Problem Solving Method
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A Problem Solving Method is a structured method that enables systematic approaches to complete problem solving tasks through solution generation processes.
- AKA: Solution Development Approach, Problem Resolution Technique, Problem Management Methodology.
- Context:
- It can typically guide Problem Analysis through structured investigation techniques.
- It can typically organize Solution Development through sequential problem solving steps.
- It can typically facilitate Option Evaluation through assessment criteria frameworks.
- It can typically support Decision Making through systematic comparison processes.
- It can typically enable Solution Implementation through action planning frameworks.
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- It can often integrate Problem Definition during initial problem assessment.
- It can often incorporate Solution Validation during verification process.
- It can often utilize Problem Solving Heuristics during complex situation analysis.
- It can often apply Domain Knowledge during specialized problem context.
- It can often adapt Feedback Mechanisms during solution refinement cycles.
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- It can range from being a Simple Problem Solving Method to being a Complex Problem Solving Method, depending on its method complexity.
- It can range from being a Linear Problem Solving Method to being a Recursive Problem Solving Method, depending on its process structure.
- It can range from being a Domain-Specific Problem Solving Method to being a General Problem Solving Method, depending on its application scope.
- It can range from being a Individual Problem Solving Method to being a Collaborative Problem Solving Method, depending on its participant structure.
- It can range from being a Intuitive Problem Solving Method to being a Analytical Problem Solving Method, depending on its cognitive approach.
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- It can have Problem Definition Phase for problem clarification.
- It can have Information Gathering Phase for relevant data collection.
- It can have Option Generation Phase for potential solution creation.
- It can have Decision Making Phase for optimal solution selection.
- It can have Implementation Planning Phase for action step development.
- It can have Evaluation Phase for solution effectiveness assessment.
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- Examples:
- General Problem Solving Method Categories, such as:
- Scientific Problem Solving Methods, such as:
- Engineering Problem Solving Methods, such as:
- Business Problem Solving Methods, such as:
- Cognitive Problem Solving Method Categories, such as:
- Analytical Problem Solving Methods, such as:
- Creative Problem Solving Methods, such as:
- Decision-Making Problem Solving Method Categories, such as:
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- General Problem Solving Method Categories, such as:
- Counter-Examples:
- Trial and Error Approach, which lacks systematic solution processes.
- Intuitive Decision Making, which lacks structured evaluation steps.
- Experience-Based Reaction, which relies on past exposure rather than methodical analysis.
- Random Solution Testing, which lacks organized option assessment.
- Prescribed Procedure, which executes predefined actions without problem analysis.
- See: Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Heuristic, Decision Making Method, Critical Thinking Process, Solution Strategy, Problem Solving System, Problem Solving Framework.