Dakota Reference Manual: crossover_type

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crossover_type

Select a crossover type

## Specification

Alias: none

Argument(s): none

Default: two_point

Child Keywords:

| Required/Optional | Description of Group | Dakota Keyword | Dakota Keyword Description
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
| Required (Choose One) | Crossover Type (Group 1) | two_point | Combine middle of one parent with end of another
blend | Random blend of parents
uniform | Randomly combine coordinates from parents

## Description

The `crossover_type` controls what approach is employed for combining parent genetic information to create offspring. The SCOLIB EA method supports three forms of crossover, `two_point`, `blend`, and `uniform`, which generate a new individual through combinations of two parent individuals.