A) Explain the Difference Between an Algorithm and a Heuristic

question 48

Essay

A) Explain the difference between an algorithm and a heuristic.
B) What is one benefit of using an algorithm to solve a problem?
C) What is one benefit of using a heuristic to solve a problem?
D) Think about a problem in your own life and provide an example of how you could solve it using an algorithm and how you could solve it using a heuristic.

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Definitions:

Slack

The amount of time a project task can be delayed without causing a delay to subsequent tasks or the overall project deadline.

Zero

The integer that precedes the positive one and follows the negative one; it is neither negative nor positive.

D-type Steel Sheets

Specific grade of steel sheets characterized by certain mechanical properties and composition, often used in manufacturing.

Solver

An optimization tool in spreadsheet programs that finds the optimal solution to a problem by changing multiple variables within constraints.