Ordinal Optimization in Computer Science and Statistics
See also: Selection algorithmProblems 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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