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Sometimes described as the use of 'rules of thumb'.
Sometimes described as the use of 'rules of thumb'.
Heuristics may include very simple numbers, which capture the essence of a more complex situation.





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Describing an approach to problem solving which emphasises practical experience rather than theoretical explanations.

Sometimes described as the use of 'rules of thumb'.


Heuristics may include very simple numbers, which capture the essence of a more complex situation.


See also