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Gordon Jones Is Considering Purchasing a Computer from Best Buy

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Gordon Jones is considering purchasing a computer from Best Buy. He has created a scale whereby he has rated eight different computers on three different characteristics. Gordon has decided that for a computer to make his short-list, it must score at least a seven on his scale on all three characteristics. Describe the type of choice heuristic that Mr. Jones is using as he selects a computer.


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Tilde

a character (~) used in various contexts including mathematics to indicate similarity or approximation, and in computing to represent home directories or negation.

Dot

A small round mark or spot, often used in writing or printing to signify a full stop or a part of a lowercase letter.

Wedge

A piece of material, typically metal or wood, with a sharp edge that tapers to a thin point, used for splitting, lifting, or securing.

Horseshoe

In symbolic logic, the horseshoe symbol represents the conditional or "if...then" statement, highlighting a logical relationship between two propositions.

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