Heuristic (disambiguation)
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A heuristic
is a method for solving a problem.
Heuristic may also refer to:
Heuristic
Heuristic refers to experience-based techniques for problem solving, learning, and discovery. Heuristic methods are used to speed up the process of finding a satisfactory solution, where an exhaustive search is impractical...
is a method for solving a problem.
Heuristic may also refer to:
- Heuristic (engineering)Heuristic (engineering)In engineering, heuristics are experience-based methods that are used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions. Heuristics are fallible and they do not guarantee a correct solution. It is important to understand their limitations when...
, an experience-based method reducing use of calculations - Heuristic algorithm, a computer program for making a determination
- Heuristic functionHeuristic functionA heuristic function, or simply a heuristic, is a function that ranks alternatives in various search algorithms at each branching step based on the available information in order to make a decision about which branch to follow during a search.-Shortest paths:For example, for shortest path...
, a ranking method used with search algorithms