What is mutation rate?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Probability that a gene will mutate.
Deep explanation
Mutation rate controls randomness in GA. Too high leads to random search; too low leads to stagnation.
Real-world example
Tuning randomness in AI optimization systems.
Common mistakes
- Using fixed rate for all problems.
Follow-up questions
- What is adaptive mutation?
- Effect of high mutation?