Methodology for Optimizing Fuzzy Classifiers Based on Computational Intelligence

In this paper a methodology using evolutionary algorithms is introduced for the optimization of fuzzy classifiers based on B-splines. The proposed algorithm maximizes the performance and minimizes the size of the classifier. On a well-known classification problem the algorithm performs an input selection over 9 observed characteristics yielding in a statement which attributes are important with respect to diagnose malignant or benign type of cancer.