Heuristical vs. Heuristics

Heuristical and Heuristics Definitions
Heuristical
Of or pertaining to heuristics.
Heuristics
Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem
"The historian discovers the past by the judicious use of such a heuristic device as the 'ideal type'" (Karl J. Weintraub).
Heuristics
Of or constituting an educational method in which learning takes place through discoveries that result from investigations made by the student.
Heuristics
(Computers) Relating to or using a problem-solving technique in which the most appropriate solution of several found by alternative methods is selected at successive stages of a program for use in the next step of the program.
Heuristics
A heuristic method or process.
Heuristics
Heuristics (used with a sing. verb) The study and application of heuristic methods and processes.
ADVERTISEMENT
Heuristics
Plural of heuristic
Heuristics
The study of heuristic methods and principles.
Heuristics
Heuristic methods and approaches considered collectively.
Heuristics
Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions.
Heuristics
Experience-based methods used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions.