The role of mathematics in heuristic performance

A mathematical approach to heuristics is proposed, in contrast to Gigerenzer et al.'s assertion that laws of logic and probability are of little importance. Examples are given of effective heuristics in abstract settings. Other short-comings of the text are discussed, including omissions in psy...

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Published in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2000-10, Vol.23 (5), p.755-756
Main Author: Kainen, Paul C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Heuristic
Mathematics
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Summary:A mathematical approach to heuristics is proposed, in contrast to Gigerenzer et al.'s assertion that laws of logic and probability are of little importance. Examples are given of effective heuristics in abstract settings. Other short-comings of the text are discussed, including omissions in psychophysics and cognitive science. However, the authors' ecological view is endorsed.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X00383443