On the properties of the R2 indicator

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Abstract

In multiobjective optimization, set-based performance indicators are commonly used to assess the quality of a Pareto front approximation. Based on the scalarization obtained by these indicators, a performance comparison of multiobjective optimization algorithms becomes possible. The R2 and the Hypervolume (HV) indicator represent two recommended approaches which have shown a correlated behavior in recent empirical studies. Whereas the HV indicator has been comprehensively analyzed in the last years, almost no studies on the R2 indicator exist. In this paper, we thus perform a comprehensive investigation of the properties of the R2 indicator in a theoretical and empirical way. The influence of the number and distribution of the weight vectors on the optimal distribution of μ solutions is analyzed. Based on a comparative analysis, specific characteristics and differences of the R2 and HV indicator are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGECCO'12 - Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation
Pages465-472
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Aug 2012
Event14th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, GECCO'12 - Philadelphia, PA, United States
Duration: 7 Jul 201211 Jul 2012

Publication series

NameGECCO'12 - Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, GECCO'12
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia, PA
Period7/07/1211/07/12

Keywords

  • hypervolume indicator
  • multiobjective optimization
  • performance assessment
  • r2 indicator

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