Practice Heuristics And Optimization (3.4) - Search Algorithms and Problem Solving
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Heuristics and Optimization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a heuristic in the context of problem-solving.

💡 Hint: Think about how we make quick estimates based on experience.

Question 2 Easy

What does an admissible heuristic ensure?

💡 Hint: Recall the meaning of 'never overestimate'.

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Question 1

What is a heuristic?

A strict algorithm
A rule of thumb for estimating costs
A type of graph

💡 Hint: Think about quick ways we estimate solutions.

Question 2

An admissible heuristic can overestimate costs. (True/False)

True
False

💡 Hint: Recap what makes a heuristic admissible.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a graph search with both admissible and inconsistent heuristics. How would you approach optimizing the search, and what might be the challenges?

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between accuracy and efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to compare hill climbing and simulated annealing on a given optimization problem. What metrics will you use to evaluate their performance?

💡 Hint: Consider how each method's strategy affects these metrics.

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