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AP Computer Science Principles
Unit 3 – Algorithms & Programming Fundamentals
Topic 3.17
What is the role of a heuristic in solving a problem?
To find an approximate solution when an exact solution is not feasible
To guarantee the correct solution for any problem instance
To reduce the size of the input data for better efficiency
To optimize the execution time of an algorithm
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AP Computer Science Principles - 3.17 Algorithmic Efficiency
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