What is fitness proportional selection bias?

Updated May 16, 2026

Short answer

Bias occurs when high-fitness individuals dominate selection disproportionately.

Deep explanation

In fitness proportional selection (roulette wheel), individuals with slightly higher fitness can dominate early generations, reducing diversity. This bias can skew exploration and lead to premature convergence.

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