Neural Network Ensemble
Zhi Wei Zhou · Chinese Journal of Computers · 2002
Neural network ensemble can significantly improve the generalization ability of learning systems through training a finite number of neural networks and then combining their results. It is not only helpful for scientists to investigate machine learning and neural computing but also helpful for common engineers to solve real world problems using neural network techniques. Therefore neural network ensemble has been regarded as an engineering neural computing technology that has great application prospect. Also it has become a hot topic in both machine learning and neural computing communities. In this paper, the state of the art of neural network ensemble is surveyed from three aspects including implementation methods, theoretical analysis, and applications. Moreover, some issues valuable for future exploration in this area are indicated and discussed.