Glossary
- 0–1 Integer Programming
Problems in which all decision variables must have integer values of 0 or 1. These variables are also called binary variables.
- Deviational Variables
Terms that are minimized in a goal programming problem. Like slack variables in LP, they are real. They are the only terms in the objective function.
- Global Optimum
The overall best solution to a nonlinear programming problem.
- Goal Programming
A mathematical programming technique that permits decision makers to set and prioritize multiple objectives.
- Integer Programming
A mathematical programming technique that produces integer solutions to linear programming problems.
- Local Optimum
A solution to a nonlinear programming problem that is better than any nearby point, ...
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