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charchew

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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

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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.


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Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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