Focused trial and error

Focused trial and error

1. Works with partial information

2. In two parts

3. begins with search for effectual intercession

4. Testing outcomes periodically to modify any outcomes

5. differs from trial and error where no previous knowledge present

6. Also differs from other modifications where there is informed knowledge but low uncertainty

7. Assumes as yet unidentified knowledge but proceeds anyway taking best course of action and adapting strategy along the way

8. Benefit is it is focused

9. Limitation is time taken

10. Example of theory in action is medical research