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| + | A '''heuristic''' is a quick, intuitive strategy for reasoning or decision making, as opposed to more formal methods. Heuristics require much less time and energy to use, but sometimes go awry, producing [[bias]]. Common heuristics include: | ||
| − | + | *[[Absurdity heuristic]] | |
| + | *[[Affect heuristic]] | ||
| + | *[[Availability heuristic]] | ||
| + | *[[Representativeness heuristic]] | ||
| + | *[[Contagion heuristic]] | ||
| + | *[[Peak-end rule]] | ||
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| − | + | *[http://lesswrong.com/lw/8y/heuristic_is_not_a_bad_word/ Heuristic is not a bad word] by [[HughRistik]] | |
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| − | == | + | ==External links== |
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| − | + | *[http://greenlightwiki.com/heuristic/Heuristic The Heuristic Wiki] | |
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| − | + | ==See also== | |
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| − | + | *[[Bias]] | |
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Latest revision as of 02:20, 31 October 2010
A heuristic is a quick, intuitive strategy for reasoning or decision making, as opposed to more formal methods. Heuristics require much less time and energy to use, but sometimes go awry, producing bias. Common heuristics include:
- Absurdity heuristic
- Affect heuristic
- Availability heuristic
- Representativeness heuristic
- Contagion heuristic
- Peak-end rule
