Newell and Simon Were Early Pioneers in Designing Computer Programs

question 26

Multiple Choice

Newell and Simon were early pioneers in designing computer programs that could solve problems. Their research program was based on the idea that problem solving is a process that involves

• A) insight.
• B) algorithms.
• C) parity.
• D) search.

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