Best practices for comparing optimization algorithms

Comparing, or benchmarking, of optimization algorithms is a complicated task that involves many subtle considerations to yield a fair and unbiased evaluation. In this paper, we systematically review the benchmarking process of optimization algorithms, and discuss the challenges of fair comparison. W...

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Published in:	arXiv.org
Main Authors:	Beiranvand, Vahid, Hare, Warren, Lucet, Yves
Format:	Paper
Language:	English
Published:	Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 24.09.2017
Subjects:	Algorithms Benchmarks Optimization Optimization algorithms
ISSN:	2331-8422
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Summary:	Comparing, or benchmarking, of optimization algorithms is a complicated task that involves many subtle considerations to yield a fair and unbiased evaluation. In this paper, we systematically review the benchmarking process of optimization algorithms, and discuss the challenges of fair comparison. We provide suggestions for each step of the comparison process and highlight the pitfalls to avoid when evaluating the performance of optimization algorithms. We also discuss various methods of reporting the benchmarking results. Finally, some suggestions for future research are presented to improve the current benchmarking process.
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ISSN:	2331-8422
DOI:	10.48550/arxiv.1709.08242