How Big Is a Chunk?¶
Simon, H. A. (1974). How Big Is a Chunk?. Science, 183(4124), 482-488.
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Primes¶
- Chunking
- A set or sequence of items (letters, digits, tones, gestures, code tokens, chord voicings) exists prior to or absent learning; this is the unit-grouping operation that initiates chunking. Grouping relation.
This sourceFoundational treatment of chunk size and its implications for cognitive architecture; distinguishes chunking from information-theoretic compression.
- A set or sequence of items (letters, digits, tones, gestures, code tokens, chord voicings) exists prior to or absent learning; this is the unit-grouping operation that initiates chunking. Grouping relation.
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