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heuristic /heu·ris·tic/ (hu-ris´tik) encouraging or promoting investigation; conducive to discovery. heuristic [hyoo͡ris′tik] Etymology: Gk, heuriskein, to discover 1 serving to stimulate interest for further investigation. 2 pertaining to a teaching method in which the student is encouraged to learn through independent research and investigation. heuristic, n self-education built from actual events rather than theory. Also called empirical. heuristic encouraging or promoting investigation; conducive to discovery. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To demonstrate the heuristic value of the working memory model, I discuss two studies. Therefore, this study examines specific misconceptions involving the representativeness heuristic and the conjunction fallacy of future K-8 teachers with the thought that a better understanding of these misconceptions will guide curricular reforms and lead future teachers to a solid background in probability and statistics. School leaders often act in order to think and frequently use heuristic thinking (that is, rules of thumb) to drive decision making. |
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