Lec-8 Adversarial Search
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What is the primary assumption made in the Minimax algorithm?

  • Each player will make mistakes at each step of the algorithm.
  • Each player plays perfectly in their own best interest at each step of the algorithm. (correct)
  • The payoff function is always zero.
  • The opponent's moves are random.

    • What is the purpose of the Max-Value and Min-Value functions in the Minimax algorithm?

  • To determine the worst possible move for the opponent.
  • To determine the payoff function for the game.
  • To determine the best possible move for the opponent.
  • To determine the backed-up value of a state. (correct)

    • What type of environment gives rise to adversarial search?

  • Competitive environment. (correct)
  • Cooperative environment.
  • Uncertain environment.
  • Mixed environment.

    • What is the main advantage of using Alpha-Beta pruning in the Minimax algorithm?

    <p>It decreases the computational time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the MAX player in the Minimax algorithm?

    <p>To maximize the payoff function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the Minimax algorithm?

    <p>The action corresponding to the best possible move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a competitive multi-agent environment, what is the primary objective of each agent?

    <p>To maximize its own payoff function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Minimax algorithm?

    <p>It assumes both players play perfectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Minimax algorithm in decision-making?

    <p>To find the optimal move that leads to the best possible utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Minimax algorithm, what does 'backed-up value' refer to?

    <p>The value of a move based on the entire game tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the Minimax algorithm and Alpha-Beta Pruning?

    <p>Minimax searches the entire game tree, while Alpha-Beta Pruning prunes the tree to reduce computation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind using Alpha-Beta Pruning in game-playing search?

    <p>To reduce the computation required for search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Minimax algorithm, what is the role of the MAX player?

    <p>To maximize the payoff function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the Minimax algorithm in game-playing search?

    <p>It finds the optimal move that leads to the best possible utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Multi-Agent Environments

    • Multi-agent environments can be either cooperative or competitive
    • In competitive environments, agents have conflicting goals, leading to adversarial search, also known as game-playing search
    • Adversarial search involves deciding on the best move to make, assuming:
      • MAX wants to maximize the payoff function
      • MIN wants to minimize the payoff function
    • The assumption is made that each player plays perfectly, i.e., in their own best interest at each step

    Minimax Algorithm

    • The Minimax algorithm returns the action corresponding to the best possible move, leading to the outcome with the best utility
    • It assumes the opponent plays to minimize utility
    • The functions Max-Value and Min-Value go through the whole game tree to determine the backed-up value of a state

    Properties of the Minimax Search Algorithm

    • Not specified in the text, but could be explored further in studies

    Alpha-Beta Pruning

    • A method used to optimize the Minimax algorithm
    • Not fully explained in the text, but could be explored further in studies

    Multi-Agent Environments

    • Multi-agent environments can be either cooperative or competitive
    • In competitive environments, agents have conflicting goals, leading to adversarial search, also known as game-playing search

    Adversarial Search

    • Adversarial search involves deciding on the best move to make, assuming:
      • MAX wants to maximize the payoff function
      • MIN wants to minimize the payoff function
    • The assumption is made that each player plays perfectly, i.e., in their own best interest at each step

    Minimax Algorithm

    • The Minimax algorithm returns the action corresponding to the best possible move, leading to the outcome with the best utility
    • It assumes the opponent plays to minimize utility
    • The functions Max-Value and Min-Value go through the whole game tree to determine the backed-up value of a state

    Properties of the Minimax Search Algorithm

    • Not specified in the text, but could be explored further in studies

    Alpha-Beta Pruning

    • A method used to optimize the Minimax algorithm
    • Not fully explained in the text, but could be explored further in studies

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    This quiz covers adversarial search, also known as game-playing search, in competitive multi-agent environments where agents have conflicting goals. It explores the minimax algorithm and its application in decision-making.

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