Which of the Following Is NOT a Heuristic Used in Problem

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a heuristic used in problem solving?

• A) framing
• B) hill climbing
• C) means-end analysis
• D) working backward from the goal state

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The experimental element that is manipulated to observe its effects on the dependent variable within a study.

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, it is the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of modifications to the independent variable.

Experimenter Bias

An unwanted influence on research outcomes due to the researcher's expectations, preferences, or beliefs potentially affecting the data or interpretation.

Research Participant Bias

In an experiment, the influence of participants’ expectations, and of their thoughts on how they should behave, on their behavior.