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You must understand what is involved in the ______ before you can continue toward the solution.
You must understand what is involved in the ______ before you can continue toward the solution.
problem
This includes understanding the knowledge base of the ______ or machine for whom you are solving the problem.
This includes understanding the knowledge base of the ______ or machine for whom you are solving the problem.
person
When you are working with a ______, its knowledge base is the limited instructions the computer can understand in the particular language.
When you are working with a ______, its knowledge base is the limited instructions the computer can understand in the particular language.
computer
For example to solve a problem involving ______, you must know calculus.
For example to solve a problem involving ______, you must know calculus.
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To solve a problem involving ______, you must know accounting.
To solve a problem involving ______, you must know accounting.
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You must be able to ______ with your client and be able to understand what is involved in solving the problem.
You must be able to ______ with your client and be able to understand what is involved in solving the problem.
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Identify ______ ways to solve the problem.
Identify ______ ways to solve the problem.
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Alternative solutions must be ______ ones.
Alternative solutions must be ______ ones.
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In order to do this, you need to select ______ for the evaluation.
In order to do this, you need to select ______ for the evaluation.
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To ensure the best decision solution for a given problem, _______ steps need to follow.
To ensure the best decision solution for a given problem, _______ steps need to follow.
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Identify the problem before you start solving it. If you don’t know what the problem is, you cannot _______ it.
Identify the problem before you start solving it. If you don’t know what the problem is, you cannot _______ it.
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Understand the _______.
Understand the _______.
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Identify _______ ways to solve the problem.
Identify _______ ways to solve the problem.
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Select the best way to solve the problem from the list of _______ solutions.
Select the best way to solve the problem from the list of _______ solutions.
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List instructions that enable you to solve the problem using the selected _______.
List instructions that enable you to solve the problem using the selected _______.
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People make decisions every day to solve problems that affect their _______.
People make decisions every day to solve problems that affect their _______.
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If a bad decision is made, time and resources are _______.
If a bad decision is made, time and resources are _______.
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It’s important that people know how to make decisions _______.
It’s important that people know how to make decisions _______.
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These numbered, step-by-step instructions must fall within the knowledge base set up in ______.
These numbered, step-by-step instructions must fall within the knowledge base set up in ______.
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No instruction can be used unless the individual or the machine can ______ it.
No instruction can be used unless the individual or the machine can ______ it.
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Evaluate or test a solution to check its result to see if it is correct, and to see if it satisfies the needs of the person(s) with the ______.
Evaluate or test a solution to check its result to see if it is correct, and to see if it satisfies the needs of the person(s) with the ______.
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If the result is either incorrect or unsatisfactory, then the problem solver must review the list of instructions to see that they are correct or start the process all over ______.
If the result is either incorrect or unsatisfactory, then the problem solver must review the list of instructions to see that they are correct or start the process all over ______.
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Problem with Algorithmic Solution: can be solved with a series of ______.
Problem with Algorithmic Solution: can be solved with a series of ______.
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Heuristic Solutions: solutions that cannot be reached through a direct set of steps, solutions require reasoning built on knowledge and experience, and a process of trial and ______.
Heuristic Solutions: solutions that cannot be reached through a direct set of steps, solutions require reasoning built on knowledge and experience, and a process of trial and ______.
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At a café, there are 3-legged chairs and 4-legged chairs for customers to sit on. You count 15 stools with a total of 50 legs altogether. How many 3-legged stools are there in the café? Step 1: Problem ______.
At a café, there are 3-legged chairs and 4-legged chairs for customers to sit on. You count 15 stools with a total of 50 legs altogether. How many 3-legged stools are there in the café? Step 1: Problem ______.
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Understanding the problem (through asking guiding ______).
Understanding the problem (through asking guiding ______).
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Write 9 'fill in the blank' statements using the content above. Provide the missing word as the ______.
Write 9 'fill in the blank' statements using the content above. Provide the missing word as the ______.
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Study Notes
Problem Solving Concepts
- Problem-solving involves evaluating a solution to check its result and satisfy the needs of the person(s) with the problem.
Types of Problems
- Algorithmic Solution: can be solved with a series of actions
- Examples: find the maximum among a set of numbers, calculate the average of a set of numbers, check if a number is prime, find the factorial
- Heuristic Solutions: require reasoning built on knowledge and experience, and a process of trial and error
- Examples: company expansion, hiring new staff, prescribing medicine for a patient, buying the best stock
Heuristic Problem Example
- Step 1: Problem definition - define the problem
- Step 2: Understand the problem - ask guiding questions to understand the knowledge base of the person or machine
Problem Solving Steps
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- Identify the problem - make sure you identify the problem before solving it
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- Understand the problem - understand the knowledge base of the person or machine
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- Identify alternative ways to solve the problem - list all possible solutions
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- Select the best way to solve the problem - evaluate pros and cons of each solution
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- List instructions that enable you to solve the problem - use the selected solution
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- Evaluate the solution - check the result and satisfy the needs of the person(s) with the problem
Problem Solving in Everyday Life
- People make decisions every day to solve problems that affect their lives
- Problem-solving is important to make good decisions and avoid wasting time and resources
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Learn about the systematic process of evaluating a solution to a problem in order to check its correctness and suitability for addressing the issue at hand. This quiz covers the steps involved in assessing solutions and ensuring they meet the needs of the individuals or machines facing the problem.
