Session:

BIO - Biological Applications of Evolutionary Computation

Title:

Model Validation in Biological Applications of Evolutionary Computation

Authors:

Marylyn D. Ritchie

Abstract:

Model validation has become a strong component of successful statistical analyses. Some researchers in the evolutionary computation (EC) community have applied various model validation strategies. However, in general, model validation is underused in biological applications of EC. This essay describes the importance of model validation and some techniques that have been performed. Unfortunately, there is not an optimal method for all data types. Thus, this essay is not meant to review all possible methods and describe the best one for EC applications. Instead, the goal is to introduce the concepts in hopes to spark further research and discussion of this important topic.