Psychology often prefers a principle of parsimony: Simpler is better than complex. Recent research shows that simpler algorithms with simple features sometimes outperform more-complex ones.

Assess minimal past history and general health status, as well as minimal clinical assessment according to the simpler assessments and simpler algorithm ( Table 1 and Table 2 , Figure 2).

A simple treatment algorithm may help reduce treatment disparities for Hispanic and Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a preliminary study released today, March 3, 2025, that ...

A quantum-computational algorithm that could be used to efficiently and accurately calculate atomic-level interactions in complex materials has been developed by RIKEN researchers 1. It has the ...

Elon Musk reveals a 5-point algorithm to enhance productivity and reduce errors at his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. The algorithm includes questioning every requirement, deleting ...

Simple algorithms aimed at reducing suicide risk work comparably to more complex ones, researchers from Kaiser Permanente, the FDA and other institutions found. The researchers examined data from ...

But many organisations continue to invest in AI tools with unexplainable algorithms on the assumption that they are intrinsically superior to simpler, explainable ones. This perception is known as the ...

Elon Musk recently revealed a "simple algorithm" he uses to minimize mistakes and improve decision-making. This 5-step approach forms the core of his strategy to boost productivity and streamline ...