Which One of the Following Problems Is Most Likely to Be

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following problems is most likely to be solved with a heuristic rather than an algorithm?

• A) Calculating the volume of a cylinder
• B) Resolving an argument
• C) Finding the word "antonym" in the dictionary
• D) Locating books about spiders in the school library

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Definitions:

Sampling Error

The error that occurs due to the selection of a sample from a population that is not perfectly representative, potentially leading to inaccurate results.

Sample Variance

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a data set, calculated from a sample of the population.

Syntax Error

A mistake in the structure of a programming or query language code that prevents the code from being compiled or executed.

Cluster Sampling

A sampling technique where the researcher divides the population into separate groups, or "clusters," and a sample of these clusters is then selected for study.