Selection sort starts at the beginning of the list and compares pairs of data items as it moves down to the end.

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Selection sort works by repeatedly finding the minimum element (considering ascending order) from unsorted part and putting it at the beginning. It does not compare pairs of data items as it moves down the list; instead, it selects the smallest (or largest, depending on sorting order) element from the unsorted section and swaps it with the element at the beginning of the unsorted section.

Selection Sort Starts at the Beginning of the List and Compares