heuristics

Meanings

• Noun

  A method or technique for discovering or learning something, especially a simple and practical one.

  - "The use of heuristics in problem-solving can lead to efficient and effective solutions."
  - "In decision-making, heuristics can simplify complex situations and help make choices."

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Rhymes

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heroes , rehearses , apples

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Variants

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heuristic , heuristics

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Etymology

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Derived from the Ancient Greek word heurisko, meaning 'I discover' or 'I find'

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Trivia

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1. Heuristics were first studied extensively by psychologist Herbert A. Simons.

2. The term 'heuristic' was popularized in the field of cognitive psychology by Ulric Neisser.

3. Heuristics are not only used for problem-solving but also for decision-making, learning, and memory.

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Related Concepts

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1. Algorithm: Heuristics and algorithms are related concepts. While an algorithm provides a guaranteed solution to a problem, heuristics offer a practical and efficient approach to finding a solution.

2. Rule of Thumb: A rule of thumb is a type of heuristic that provides a simple and practical way to estimate or solve a problem. For example, the rule of thumb for estimating body surface area is to use the square of height and divide by 3,600.

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Quotes

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1. "Cult" is best understood not as a descriptor, but as a command, like a law officer's "Halt!" Its purpose is to stop and contain. A more useful "heuristic" would be to identify precisely the most disturbing practices, beliefs, or incidents in the world of a "cult" …

   - Robert A. Orsi,{it}Commonweal{/it},6 Oct. 2000

2. Search engines … use "heuristics" to determine the way in which to order—and thereby prioritize—pages.

   - Soumen Chakrabarti et al.,{it}Scientific American{/it},June 1999

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Culture

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Heuristics has been used extensively in various fields, including psychology, computer science, and decision-making. It is a fundamental concept in cognitive psychology and has been studied extensively in human problem-solving and decision-making.

How to Memorize "heuristics"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lightbulb turning on above your head when you encounter a problem that can be solved using a heuristic.
   - Imagine a detective using a heuristic to solve a mystery by following a trail of clues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heuristic' with the word 'efficient' to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of the word 'heuristic' as a shortcut or a time-saving technique.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic acronym for HEURISTIC: H - Heuristic, E - Efficient, U - Useful, R - Rule of Thumb, I - Intuitive, S - Simple, T - Testable, I - Iterative, C - Cost-effective.

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