Define a "Heuristic" and Give an Example of When It

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Essay

Define a "heuristic" and give an example of when it might be used to solve a problem.

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Definitions:

Absolute Terms

Describes data or values that are expressed without comparisons or references to other data, often indicating the total amount.

Per Capita

A statistical measure that represents a certain data point or economic indicator divided by the population number, used to give an average per person.

Garrett Hardin

An American ecologist and philosopher known for his work on environmental ethics, population theory, and the concept of the "Tragedy of the Commons."

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