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 "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. An article titled "How to Succeed in Science" by a Nobel Prize winner is likely to offer generalized advice or rules of thumb, which are examples of heuristics, to guide readers towards success in the scientific field.

Which of the Following Most Likely Makes Use of Heuristics