(July 14, 2014 at 1:49 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Wasn't I clear? Selection doesn't seem, to me, to have any similarity to a test. Certainly not by the definition you offered. In fact, every parameter for a test as per your definition seems to find a contradictory process at play in selection. You don't need to spell it out for me, no - but if you want me to understand your opinion....it would certainly help.
I'm ok with Rasetsu's use of test here. See if this helps (using Rasetsu's bolded portion of the definition):
The procedure of submitting a statement (variation) to such conditions or operations ( the environment) as will lead to its proof or disproof or to its acceptance or rejection (impact on fitness).
