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One-dimensional Global Optimization Based on Statistical Models

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Stochastic and Global Optimization

Part of the book series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications ((NOIA,volume 59))

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This paper presents a review of global optimization methods based on statistical models of multimodal functions. The theoretical and methodological aspects are emphasized.

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Calvin, J.M., Žilinskas, A. (2002). One-dimensional Global Optimization Based on Statistical Models. In: Dzemyda, G., Šaltenis, V., Žilinskas, A. (eds) Stochastic and Global Optimization. Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications, vol 59. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47648-7_4

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