TY - BOOK AU - Reed,Russell D. AU - Marks,Robert J. TI - Neural smithing: supervised learning in feedforward artificial neural networks SN - 0585078386 AV - QA76.87 .R44 1998eb U1 - 006.3/2 21 PY - 1999/// KW - Neural networks (Computer science) KW - Neural Networks, Computer KW - Réseaux neuronaux (Informatique) KW - COMPUTERS KW - General KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Neurale netwerken KW - gtt KW - Computer Science KW - hilcc KW - Engineering & Applied Sciences KW - COMPUTER SCIENCE/Machine Learning & Neural Networks KW - Electronic books N1 - "A Bradford book."; Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-338) and index; 1; Introduction --; 2; Supervised learning --; 3; Single-layer networks --; 4; MLP representational capabilities --; 5; Back-propagation --; 6; Learning rate and momentum --; 7; Weight-initialization techniques --; 8; The error surface --; 9; Faster variations of back-propagation --; 10; Classical optimization techniques --; 11; Genetic algorithms and neural networks --; 12; Constructive methods --; 13; Pruning algorithms --; 14; Factors influencing generalization --; 15; Generalization prediction and assessment --; 16; Heuristics for improving generalization --; 17; Effects of training with noisy inputs N2 - "Artificial neural networks are nonlinear mapping systems whose structure is loosely based on principles observed in the nervous systems of humans and animals. The basic idea is that massive systems of simple units linked together in appropriate ways can generate many complex and interesting behaviors. This book focuses on the subset of feedforward artificial neural networks called multilayer perceptions (MLP). These are the most widely used neural networks, with applications as diverse as finance (forecasting), manufacturing (process control), and science (speech and image recognition)." "This book presents an extensive and practical overview of almost every aspect of MLP methodology, progressing from an initial discussion of what MLPs are and how they might be used to an in-depth examination of technical factors affecting performance. The book can be used as a tool kit by readers interested in applying networks to specific problems, yet it also presents theory and references outlining the last ten years of MLP research."--Jacket UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=9366 ER -