Heuristics – such as the recognition heuristic, the take-the-best heuristic and fast-and-frugal trees – have been shown to be effective in predictions, particularly in situations of uncertainty.

: a heuristic (see heuristic entry 1) method or procedure : a process or procedure that involves learning, discovery, or problem-solving by experimental and especially trial-and-error methods

Nov 12, 2025 · Heuristics are mental shortcuts that help us make quick decisions. While heuristics can be helpful, they can lead to cognitive biases and poor choices. Thinking things through a …

Nov 13, 2025 · Heuristic, in cognitive psychology, a process of intuitive judgment, operating under conditions of uncertainty, that rapidly produces a generally adequate, though not ideal or …

A heuristic is a mental shortcut that allows an individual to make a decision, pass judgment, or solve a problem quickly and with minimal mental effort.

HEURISTIC definition: serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation. See examples of heuristic used in a sentence.

Heuristics were identified 659 times in the 24 individual protocols. As a heuristic, it is a good test to ask the question: what might I do in this situation? Heuristics aren't taught in medical school …

Oct 31, 2025 · heuristic (plural heuristics) A heuristic method. [from 1860] The art of applying heuristic methods. (computing) A heuristic algorithm or method.

heuristic, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem: "The historian discovers the past by the judicious use of such a heuristic …