A Learning Classifier System with Mutual-Information-Based Fitness

  • Authors:
  • Robert Elliott Smith;Max Kun Jiang

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Computer Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom;Department of Computer Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom

  • Venue:
  • Learning Classifier Systems
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

This paper introduces a new variety of learning classifier system (LCS), called MILCS, which utilizes mutual information as fitness feedback. Unlike most LCSs, MILCS is specifically designed for supervised learning. We present preliminary results, and contrast them to results from XCS. We discuss the explanatory power of the resulting rule sets and introduce a new technique for visualizing explanatory power. Final comments include future directions of this research, including investigations in neural networks and other systems.