The Primary Advantage of Using an Algorithm Rather Than a Heuristic)

question 72

Multiple Choice

The primary advantage of using an algorithm rather than a heuristic) is that it:

• A) Always yields a correct solution if executed correctly
• B) Is widely applicable to many different content domains
• C) Can be easily used by the typical 6-year-old child
• D) Never takes more than five minutes to complete

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Definitions:

Floating

In sociological terms, refers to a state of being detached from traditional societal, cultural, or employment anchors.

Spuriousness

A situation in statistical analysis where a perceived correlation or association between two variables is actually caused by a third variable.

Correlation

A measure of how strongly two variables are related to each other.

Causation

The action of causing something, in research it generally refers to the relationship between variables where one variable directly affects another.