Chapter 11
What is the problem-solving strategy?
A strategy is a systematic approach to tackling a problem or challenge. Different strategies can include methods like algorithms and heuristics.
How many types of heuristics are there?
There are three.
What is the meaning of surface feature?
These features are typically the most apparent and may include details such as specific numbers, colors, shapes, or words used to describe the problem.
What is an algorithm?
It is a step-by-step procedure or set of rules designed to solve a specific problem or perform a particular task.
Which are the three types of heuristics?
Analogy approach, means-end heuristic, and hill-climbing heuristic.
What is the meaning of structural features?
Refer to the underlying framework, principles, or relationships that define the nature of a problem or situation.
What is a heuristic?
It is a problem-solving approach or technique that employs practical and intuitive strategies to find solutions, make decisions, or navigate complex situations.
What does an analogy approach involve?
It involves finding similarities between the current problem and a known problem or situation. By recognizing these similarities, one can apply solutions or strategies that have worked in the past to the current problem.
What is the means-ends heuristic?
It is a problem-solving strategy in which individuals work to reduce the difference between their current state and their desired goal state by identifying actions or steps to bridge that gap.
What is an exhaustive search?
It is a problem-solving technique that involves systematically checking all possible solutions to find the optimal one.
What is the structure of the analogy approach?
Clearly understand the nature of the problem you are trying to solve.
It is a smaller, more manageable problem that is part of a large, more complex problem.
Which is an example of a heuristic?
Suppose someone is asked to estimate the likelihood of being involved in a car accident. In that case, they might base their estimate on how easily they can recall instances of such events rather than on statistical data.
Explain the meaning of problem isomorphs.
These are problems that share a similar underlying structure or set of principles but may appear superficially different.
What is a hill-climbing heuristic?
It is a problem-solving strategy that involves continuously moving towards a better solution in a step-by-step manner.