In working a logic problem,you often need to make certain provisional assumptions,but sometimes they turn out to be wrong and need to be "unmade." The process of keeping track of assumptions so that you can back up to point of choice is called ______.
A)working backward
B)backtracking
C)introspection
D)reasoning by analogy

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Backtracking is the process of keeping track of provisional assumptions in problem-solving so that if they turn out to be incorrect, one can revert to the point of choice and try a different path. This technique is commonly used in logic problems, programming, and various forms of analytical tasks.

In Working a Logic Problem,you Often Need to Make Certain