Chapter 3

Chapter 3

1. Heuristic

   • A method that will lead to a solution that is good enough.
   • Sometimes called rule of thumb.

2. Understand problem

   • What information do you know about the problem.
   • What inforation do you need to know
   • Is there a feasible solution?

3. Devise a plan

   • Break into smaller problems
   • Look for patterns

4. Carry out plan

   • While doing so check
     • Is each stage correct
   • Be prepared to remove things that aren't working

5. Look over what has been done

   • What could be done differently
   • How could this solution be applied to future problems