Abstract
The multilayer perceptron is a nonlinear mapping structure based on the learning processes. It has been shown to be a universal and highly flexible function approximator for any data. It is a powerful tool for ecological models, especially when the underlying data relationships are unknown.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Ecology, Five-Volume Set |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 2455-2462 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Volume | 1-5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780080454054 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Artificial neural networks
- Backpropagation algorithms
- Feedforward algorithms
- Supervised learning