Strategies for Creative Problem Solving

Strategies for Creative Problem Solving

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<p style="margin:0px;"> <b>A Tested, Proven Approach to Problem Solving–Updated with New Material and Current, Real-Life Examples</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b> <i> <b>Strategies for Creative Problem Solving, Third Edition,</b> </i> </b> will help you hone your creative skills and apply those skills to solve nearly any problem. Drawing on National Science Foundation-funded, advanced research that studied problem-solving techniques in all areas of modern industry, this book presents a comprehensive, systematic problem-solving framework. Through hands-on techniques and exercises drawing on realistic examples, you will learn how to approach an ill-defined problem, identify the real problem, generate and implement the best solution, evaluate what you’ve learned, and build on that knowledge. </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">This third edition has been updated and revised, further enhancing its value for engineers, technical practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to improve their problem-solving skills. Updates include </p> <ul> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px">More than twenty-five new examples–based on recent, real-world events and topics–that illustrate the various problem-solving techniques</div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px">Expanded coverage of critical thinking and reasoning</div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px">An introduction to structured critical reasoning</div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px">New discussion of managing complex change</div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px">Expanded and improved explanations of the components of problem-solving strategies </div> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0px;">The first edition of this book earned ASEE’s 1996 Meriam-Wiley Distinguished Author Award, and now it’s more focused and useful than ever.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <i>Companion Web Site</i> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">The book’s companion Web site (http://www.umich.edu/~scps/ ) is a valuable resource for students and instructors. The site contains</p> <ul> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px"> <b>Interactive Computer Modules:</b> Seven simulations linked to the book’s content and designed to deepen your expertise with every stage of the problem-solving process </div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px"> <b>Summary Notes:</b> Chapter-specific material that highlights important points in each chapter–excellent for classroom presentations and concept review</div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px"> <b>Professional Reference Shelf:</b> Additional examples and problem-solving materials </div> </li> <li> <div style="MARGIN: 0px"> <b>Additional Study Materials:</b> Course syllabi and Web links to related material</div> </li> </ul>