Well-structured problems are to ____ as ill-structured problems are to ____.
A) heuristics; algorithms
B) natural concepts; formal concepts
C) clear solutions; unclear solutions
D) inductive reasoning; deductive reasoning

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Well-structured problems have clear solutions and can be solved using established algorithms or rules, while ill-structured problems have unclear solutions and require more creative problem-solving approaches. Heuristics are problem-solving strategies that may be used for both well-structured and ill-structured problems, and natural concepts and formal concepts are types of knowledge representation that may be used to structure information for problem-solving. Inductive reasoning involves drawing generalizations based on observation, while deductive reasoning involves applying established rules to reach a specific conclusion. Neither of these approaches specifically addresses the structure of a problem. Therefore, C is the best answer because it directly contrasts the clarity of solutions between well-structured and ill-structured problems.

Well-Structured Problems Are to ____ as Ill-Structured Problems Are to ____

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