When Problem Solving, If You Cannot Reach a Goal Directly

question 191

Multiple Choice

When problem solving, if you cannot reach a goal directly, try to identify an intermediate goal or subproblem that at least gets you closer. This advice best illustrates the use of a(n)

• A)algorithm.
• B)heuristic.
• C)mechanical solution.
• D)random search strategy.

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