Heuristic
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"The term heuristic is originally derived from the Greek "heurisko", which means "I find". (A form of the same verb is found in Archimedes' famous exclamation "eureka!" – "I have found [it]!") The term was introduced in the 4th century AD by Pappus of Alexandria." --Sholem Stein |
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Heuristic (from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω (heurískō) 'I find, discover'), or heuristic technique, is any approach to problem solving or self-discovery that employs a practical method that is not guaranteed to be optimal, perfect, or rational, but is nevertheless sufficient for reaching an immediate, short-term goal or approximation.
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See also
- Algorithm
- Behavioral economics
- Failure mode and effects analysis
- Heuristics in judgment and decision-making
- Ideal type
- List of biases in judgment and decision making
- Neuroheuristics
- Predictive coding
- Priority heuristic
- Social heuristics
- Thought experiment
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