A Heuristic Is

question 154

Multiple Choice

A heuristic is

• A) a way of simplifying a problem.
• B) a mechanical procedure for testing all possible solutions to a problem.
• C) a person who is not quite an expert in some field.
• D) a puzzle or problem that has no solution.

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Definitions:

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Publication Bias

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