"Rules of thumb" that are usually quick but which do not guarantee a problem solution will be found, are called:
A)algorithms
B)homilies
C)heuristics
D)axioms

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Heuristics are general problem-solving strategies that are usually quick but do not guarantee a solution. They are used to simplify complex problems, make judgments or decisions quickly, and find solutions more efficiently. Algorithms are step-by-step procedures that always produce a correct solution. Homilies are moralistic sayings or proverbs, while axioms are self-evident truths or principles. Therefore, the best choice is C.

"Rules of Thumb" That Are Usually Quick but Which Do