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Selection is a genetic operator in an evolutionary algorithm (EA). An EA is a metaheuristic inspired by biological evolution and aims to solve challenging problems at least approximately. Selection has a dual purpose: on the one hand, it can choose individual genomes from a population for subsequent breeding. In addition, selection mechanisms are also used to choose candidate solutions (individuals) for the next generation. The biological model is natural selection. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: A Steering-Matrix-Based Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm for High-Dimensional Feature SelectionInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Neural Information ProcessingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Variable Selection in QSAR Studies. I. An Evolutionary AlgorithmCited 216 times
  5. Go sideways: Fitness proportionate selectionA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Premature convergenceA closely related topic

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