alleryStart learning →A heuristic differs from an algorithm in that a heuristic is:
AA best example of a concept
BA different strategy without a guarantee
CA step-by-step guaranteed formula
DA cluster of related concepts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A different strategy without a guarantee
1. Both are ways of tackling a problem, but they trade accuracy against speed.
2. An algorithm is a problem-solving formula that provides step-by-step instructions used to achieve a desired outcome.
3. A heuristic is another type of problem solving strategy.
4. It is a shortcut, so it is faster but not guaranteed to succeed.
_Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 7 'Thinking and Intelligence', sections 7.1-7.5_
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