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HEURISTIC EVALUATION [7 records]

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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

A heuristic function in artificial intelligence, also known as a heuristic, is an evaluation function used to estimate the cost or potential of reaching a goal state from a given state in a problem-solving domain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

[Une] fonction heuristique [est] une fonction qui estime la valeur d'un état. Par exemple, le coût restant pour atteindre un objectif à partir d'un état, dans une recherche.

Spanish

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Record 2 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

An algorithm [that] makes decisions about what move to make next solely based on the minimum [or] maximum values of the heuristic evaluation function of the successors of the current state.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

Un arbre de recherche de Monte Carlo est un algorithme de recherche heuristique généralement utilisé pour la prise de décision.

Spanish

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Record 3 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
  • Economic Conditions and Forecasting
DEF

Any device or procedure used to reduce problem-solving effort.

DEF

A systematic, experimental method of approaching unstructured, symbolic, or unmeasurable problems for which solutions are found by successive identification and evaluation of the progress made toward the final solution. Additional elements of heuristic reasoning include a tradition of independent investigation, heavy reliance on common sense, and the use of intuition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
  • Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
DEF

Méthode de résolution de problèmes, non fondée sur un modèle formel et qui n'aboutit pas nécessairement à une solution.

CONT

Une heuristique est une méthode empirique : une procédure qui atteint un but donné dans une proportion acceptable de cas.

OBS

Aussi, discipline qui se propose de dégager et de formuler les règles de la découverte.

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

In problem solving, a trial and error approach involving successive evaluations at each step made in the process of reaching the final result. In contrast, an algorithm represents a consistent approach in arriving at an optimal result.

OBS

heuristic : Pertaining to exploratory methods of problem solving in which solutions are discovered by evaluation of the progress made toward the final result. Contrast with algorithm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Démarche pédagogique qui consiste à laisser à l'apprenant la possibilité de construire son propre cheminement de découverte de notions, de principes théoriques ou de règles.

OBS

Définition proposée par le Centre de terminologie et néologie, Paris, 1991.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Soporte lógico (Software)
  • Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
DEF

Técnica de estudio y solución de problemas mediante el uso de evaluaciones sucesivas al tanteo para lograr un resultado final.

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Record 6 1998-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

A system that uses a collection of primitive concepts in mathematics and discovers concepts, such as prime numbers.

CONT

AM attempts to model learning by discovery. Starting from an initial set of elementary mathematical concepts and a set of heuristic rules, it tries to generate interesting new concepts. Central to its operation is an agenda which schedules tasks on the basis of an heuristic evaluation of their usefulness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

Cette approche est clairement guidée par les données observées à l'issue d'expériences. On peut envisager une approche alternative, guidée plutôt par des modèles approximatifs. Le système AM de Lenat, qui recherche des lois qualitatives sur des termes spécifiques à la théorie des nombres, relève de cette approche alternative.

Spanish

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Record 7 1990-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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