Problem solving strategies
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The document discusses different problem solving strategies used by the author and their acquaintances. Engineering friends focus on thorough problem identification and quantitative analysis. Non-engineering friends quickly propose solutions without fully clarifying the problem. The author's uncle and grandpa both emphasize clearly defining the problem, with the uncle focusing on business implementation and the grandpa conveying ideas through sketches and comparing multiple proposed solutions qualitatively.
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Problem solving strategies
- 1. Problem Solving Strategies mae.451 design process
- 2. Engineering Friends • Very similar to my own style – Trained at University at Buffalo as well • Begin with project identification • Include some detail in analysis • Focus on quantitative information
- 3. Non-Engineering Friends • • • • Place less focus on the problem identification Tend to quickly propose solutions Often ask questions to get more information Less likely to identify quantifiable metrics – One of the more difficult parts of introductory engineering
- 4. My Uncle • Return the focus to the problem clarification – What exactly is the problem to be solved? • Emphasis on solution implementation or ‘product support’ • Solution described in terms of a business plan, rather than a process for data collection – Makes sense given background in business
- 5. My Grandpa • Again, a strong emphasis on problem clarification • Embodiment largely in the form of sketches to help convey ideas / configurations • Multiple solutions proposed to solve the problem – Some qualitative analysis comparing the alternatives