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heuristic method

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heuristic method
Decision making A form of problem-solving based, not on scientific proof but rather on plausible, possible, or creative conclusions to questions that cannot be answered in the context of, or the 'logic' of which lies outside of, a currently accepted scientific paradigm; the heuristic process is of use as it may stimulate further research. See Medical mistake, Representative heurisic. Cf Aunt Millie approach, Stochastic method.


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The heuristic method -- brainstorming, expert analysis, polling, focus group procedure, etc.
The heuristic method means that literary theory is something that must be applied, not passively learned about.
Wester, "A Heuristic Method of Assembly Line Balancing," Journal of Industrial Engineering, Fourth Quarter, 1961.
 
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