Means-ends analysis is a problem-solving heuristic that requires:
A)starting at the goal state and moving toward the current point in the problem
B)devising actions to reduce the gap between the current point in the problem and the desired goal
C)trying to find a connection between the current problem and some previous problem
D)attempting various problem solutions sequentially until a successful solution is found

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Means-ends analysis involves analyzing the current problem state and devising intermediate steps that reduce the gap between the current state and the desired goal state. It does not involve starting at the goal state and moving backward, or attempting various solutions sequentially. It also does not rely on finding connections with previous problems, although past experience may help inform the problem-solving process.

Means-Ends Analysis Is a Problem-Solving Heuristic That Requires