Solution pluralism and metaheuristics

Author

Steven O. Kimbrough
Ann KUO
Hoong Chuin LAU, Singapore Management UniversityFollow
Frederic H. Murphy
David Harlan Wood

Publication Type

Conference Paper

Version

submittedVersion

Publication Date

7-2011

Abstract

Solution pluralism is an approach to problem solving and deliberation. It employs a plurality of distinct solutions for a decision problem for aiding decision making. The concept is well established in existing practice, although perhaps not recognized as such. This paper: (1) presents the concept as a generalization of established practice, (2) briefly describes successful uses of the concept in practice, and (3) presents several areas that appear would benefit from application of the concept. Throughout, the role of metaheuristics in finding the pluralities of solutions is emphasized.

Discipline

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computer Sciences | Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing

Publication

Metaheuristics International Conference 9th MIC 2011, July 25-28, 2011

Publisher

PATAT

City or Country

Udine, Italy

Citation

Kimbrough, Steven O.; KUO, Ann; LAU, Hoong Chuin; Murphy, Frederic H.; and Wood, David Harlan. Solution pluralism and metaheuristics. (2011). Metaheuristics International Conference 9th MIC 2011, July 25-28, 2011.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/3407

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Additional URL

http://opim.wharton.upenn.edu/~sok/sokpapers/2011/MIC2011/solution-pluralism-position-MIC.pdf