Katie Is Weighing Several Job Offers

question 184

Multiple Choice

Katie is weighing several job offers. She multiplies each job's score on several criteria by the importance of the criteria, then sums the products. In the terminology of problem solving, Katie is attempting to use a(n) ________ to make her decision.

• A) schema
• B) analogy
• C) algorithm
• D) heuristic

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Definitions:

Atomic Components

The smallest, indivisible parts or elements that make up a system, reflecting the concept in both physical science (atoms in matter) and logic (basic propositions).

Symbolic Notation

The use of symbols to represent mathematical operations, quantities, or logical operations.

Atomic Components

The basic, indivisible parts or elements that make up a system or compound.

Symbolic Notation

A system of symbols or codes used to represent specific ideas, quantities, or processes in various fields, such as mathematics or chemistry.