Ordinal Optimization - Ordinal Optimization in Computer Science and Statistics

Ordinal Optimization in Computer Science and Statistics

See also: Selection algorithm

Problems of ordinal optimization arise in many disciplines. Computer scientists study selection algorithms, which are simpler than sorting algorithms.

Statistical decision theory studies "selection problems" that require the identification of a "best" subpopulation or of identifying a "near best" subpopulation.

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