Which item 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 entitled "How to Succeed in Science"
D)a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store

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Heuristics are strategies or approaches that simplify decision making, often used in problem-solving or learning. An article by a Nobel Prize winner on "How to Succeed in Science" is likely to offer generalized advice or rules of thumb (heuristics) for success in the scientific field, rather than precise, step-by-step instructions or data-based algorithms.

Which Item MOST Likely Makes Use of Heuristics