Verification of Classification Model and Dendritic Neuron Model Based on Machine Learning

Artificial neural networks have achieved a great success in simulating the information processing mechanism and process of neuron supervised learning, such as classification. However, traditional artificial neurons still have many problems such as slow and difficult training. This paper proposes a new dendrite neuron model (DNM), which combines metaheuristic algorithm and dendrite neuron model effectively. Eight learning algorithms including traditional backpropagation, classic evolutionary algorithms such as biogeography-based optimization, particle swarm optimization, genetic algorithm, population-based incremental learning, competitive swarm optimization, differential evolution, and state-of-the-art jSO algorithm are used for training of dendritic neuron model. The optimal combination of user-defined parameters of model has been systemically investigated, and four different datasets involving classification problem are investigated using proposed DNM. Compared with common machine learning methods such as decision tree, support vector machine, k-nearest neighbor, and artificial neural networks, dendritic neuron model trained by biogeography-based optimization has significant advantages. It has the characteristics of simple structure and low cost and can be used as a neuron model to solve practical problems with a high precision.