Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?
a) a chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid
b) a recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes
c) an article by a Nobel Prize winner titled "Tips for How to Succeed in Science"
d) a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store
ANS: C, There are no strategies that guarantee success in science. There are, however, general rules of thumb that are often effective. Equations, recipes, and programs are more likely to guarantee correct solutions if they are applied appropriately.
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