heuristic

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a 'rule of thumb', that is a general but fallible common sense rule that, based on previous experience, is expected to work most of the time – but not a rigorous principle having a sound theoretical basis

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.