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Multivariate stochastic approximation using a simultaneous perturbation gradient approximation

James C. Spall
- 01 Mar 1992 - 
- Vol. 37, Iss: 3, pp 332-341
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The paper presents an SA algorithm that is based on a simultaneous perturbation gradient approximation instead of the standard finite-difference approximation of Keifer-Wolfowitz type procedures that can be significantly more efficient than the standard algorithms in large-dimensional problems.
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The problem of finding a root of the multivariate gradient equation that arises in function minimization is considered. When only noisy measurements of the function are available, a stochastic approximation (SA) algorithm for the general Kiefer-Wolfowitz type is appropriate for estimating the root. The paper presents an SA algorithm that is based on a simultaneous perturbation gradient approximation instead of the standard finite-difference approximation of Keifer-Wolfowitz type procedures. Theory and numerical experience indicate that the algorithm can be significantly more efficient than the standard algorithms in large-dimensional problems. >

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