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, but that may not be the global optimum.

Nonlinear Programming

A category of mathematical programming techniques that allows the objective function and/or constraints to be nonlinear.

Satisficing

The process of coming as close as possible to reaching your set of objectives.

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