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What is the primary goal of problem solving?
What is the primary goal of problem solving?
- To determine the cause of the problem
- To identify the end result of the problem
- To understand the complexity of the problem
- To find a solution to the problem (correct)
Which method is useful when the problem is complex and the solution is difficult to determine?
Which method is useful when the problem is complex and the solution is difficult to determine?
- Determining the cause of the problem
- Starting with the beginning and working forward
- Working backwards method (correct)
- Following steps and using logic
What is the first step in the working backwards method?
What is the first step in the working backwards method?
- Start with the beginning and work forward
- Determine the end result of the problem
- Identify the cause of the problem
- Start with the final solution and work backwards (correct)
When is the working backwards method particularly useful?
When is the working backwards method particularly useful?
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What is the advantage of working backwards in a problem?
What is the advantage of working backwards in a problem?
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What is the process of working backwards in problem solving?
What is the process of working backwards in problem solving?
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Why does Diana need to work backwards to determine what time she should leave her house?
Why does Diana need to work backwards to determine what time she should leave her house?
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What is the first step Diana takes when working backwards to determine what time she needs to leave her house?
What is the first step Diana takes when working backwards to determine what time she needs to leave her house?
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How many doughnuts does Mom determine that Dad brought home?
How many doughnuts does Mom determine that Dad brought home?
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What is the advantage of working backwards in problem solving?
What is the advantage of working backwards in problem solving?
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