Pivot Rules for the Simplex Method
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Pivot selection, the choice of entering variable, is a crucial step in the Simplex method. Good choices can lead to a significant speedup in finding a solution to a linear program, while poor choices lead to very slow or even nonterminal progress. This report explores three widely used pivot heuristics: the Dantzig rule, Steepest-Edge, and Devex. The theoretical underpinnings of each are studied, and the different methods compared empirically.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011