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Heuristic program

a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

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Heuristic noun · 85% connection

a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

Used in the same subject area: Mathematics, Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Heuristic rule noun · 85% connection

a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

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Sampling noun · 85% connection

(statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study

Used in the same subject area: Mathematics, Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Proportional sampling noun · 84% connection

the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum

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Random sampling noun · 84% connection

the selection of a random sample; each element of the population has an equal chance of being selected

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Representative sampling noun · 84% connection

the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum

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Stratified sampling noun · 84% connection

the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum

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Architecture noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's syste…

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Aversion noun · 78% connection

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; "averting her gaze meant that she was angry"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Averting noun · 78% connection

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; "averting her gaze meant that she was angry"

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Behavioral adjective · 78% connection

of or relating to behavior; "behavioral sciences"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Behavioural adjective · 78% connection

of or relating to behavior; "behavioral sciences"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Bias verb · 78% connection

cause to be biased

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Bounded adjective · 78% connection

having the limits or boundaries established; "a delimited frontier through the disputed region"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Behavioural economics.
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Chance noun · 78% connection

the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent"

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Choice noun · 78% connection

the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"

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Computer architecture noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's syste…

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Delimited adjective · 78% connection

having the limits or boundaries established; "a delimited frontier through the disputed region"

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Algorithm noun · 78% connection

a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem

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Algorithmic program noun · 78% connection

a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem

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Algorithmic rule noun · 78% connection

a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem

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Analemma noun · 78% connection

An instrument of wood or brass, on which this projection of the sphere is made, having a movable horizon or cursor; -- formerly much u…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: commonsense, rule, rules, intended, increase.
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Art noun · 78% connection

A system of rules serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for attaining a desired e…

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Bayes' theorem noun · 78% connection

(statistics) a theorem describing how the conditional probability of a set of possible causes for a given observed event can be comput…

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Cissoid noun · 78% connection

A curve invented by Diocles, for the purpose of solving two celebrated problems of the higher geometry; viz., to trisect a plane angle…

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Code noun · 78% connection

Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professi…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: commonsense, rule, rules, intended, increase.
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Comply verb · 78% connection

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow t…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: commonsense, rule, rules, intended, increase.
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Construction noun · 78% connection

drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem; "the assignment was to make a constr…

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Contextualism noun · 78% connection

any doctrine emphasizing the importance of the context in solving problems or establishing the meaning of terms

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Ecliptic adjective · 78% connection

A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, making an angle of 23? 28' with the equator; -- used for illustrating and solving astrono…

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