Question

Which of the following statements regarding heuristics and empiricism is true? A. Heuristics allows a priori theoretical concepts B. Empiricism makes no use of logic C. Empiricism relies solely on theoretical concepts D. Heuristics makes no use of logic E. Heuristics can't be based on a trial and error approach

Answer 1

Answer: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation:

A heuristic is  often referred to as an approach to solving problems or discovery that subjects a method, which is considered to be practical although might not be guaranteed to be perfect, optimal, or rational, but sufficient for reaching to goal.

Empiricism is known as a theory under which one can states that knowledge can only be imparted from the sensory experience. It is considered to be one of the main notions underlying in epistemology, i.e. known as the study of human knowledge, alongside skepticism and rationalism.