This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A heuristic is a(n) ____. a. shortcut to problem solving, also known as a rule of thumb b. ... (Read 149 times)

charchew

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jun 19, 2018
A heuristic is a(n) ____.
 
  a. shortcut to problem solving, also known as a rule of thumb
  b. technique to improve memory and mental processing
  c. analytical technique based on self-knowledge and self-reflection
  d. precise, step-by-step set of rules that will reliably generate a solution to a problem

Question 2

Which of the following is true about algorithms?
 
  a. Algorithms cannot arrive at a definitive solution.
  b. Algorithms can take in a relatively small amount of information as input.
  c. Algorithms may be inefficient when used by a human brain.
  d. Algorithms have roughly the same efficiency whether used by a human or a computer.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Missbam101

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
a


charchew

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

lkanara2

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%

Cards Used in a Socially Situated Version of the Problem-Solving Test Cards Used in a Socially Situated Version of the Problem-Solving Test
Hold hand around thumb and little finger and apply broadening strokes across the metacarpals. Press ... Hold hand around thumb and little finger and apply broadening strokes across the metacarpals. Press ...
Thumb petrissage to the paraspinal muscles up the back from hip to shoulders. Use the thumbs to ... Thumb petrissage to the paraspinal muscles up the back from hip to shoulders. Use the thumbs to ...
Find derivative using chain rule Find derivative using chain rule
Find derivative using product rule Find derivative using product rule
Problem Problem
Video: Regulation of GFR: autoregulation via tubuloglomerular feedback, neural & hormonal regulation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library