Xinglin Zhang

A novel genetic algorithm for constructing uniform test forms of cognitive diagnostic models

2016

Cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) are a new class of test models developed for educational assessment. They have gained growing attention in recent years for their distinctive ability to provide detailed feedback about examinees' ability. Automatic …

Deep Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic Algorithm Selection: A Proof-of-Principle Study on Differential Evolution

2024 · arXiv (Cornell University)

Evolutionary algorithms, such as Differential Evolution, excel in solving real-parameter optimization challenges. However, the effectiveness of a single algorithm varies across different problem instances, necessitating considerable efforts in algorithm selection or configuration. This paper aims …