Reasoning 2 Flashcards
What is a well-defined problem?
A problem with a clear goal state
What is an ill-defined problem?
A problem that has no clear goal-states
What is a classic example of an ill defined problem?
‘To live a good life’
When you have an ill defined problem, what is emphasis placed on?
Figuring out/representing the problem space
In which stage of problem solving does it become obvious whether the problem to be solved is ill or well defined?
Mental representation stage
What are the two ‘states’ when solving a problem?
Goal state
Current state
What does the nine-dot problem tell us about problem solving?
We must mentally represent problems in order to solve the
What are ‘problem spaces’?
The idea that problems exist in space
Problem spaces
Defined by _____ and all _______ states of a problem
Interconnected
Possible
What is a problem?
Something with no immediate, obvious solution
What is Means-End problem solving?
Developing smaller, subgoals to help you reach your goal
Which problem solving strategy involves breaking the strategy down into smaller, sub goals?
Means-end
In means-end analysis, does the goal have to be defined and pre-determined?
Yes
What is hill climbing?
Choosing the option that appears to lead most directly towards the goal
You employ a hill climbing strategy when studying for an exam - the goal is to memorise the most amount of info before the exam. You use _______ to realise that studying a bit each week is the most efficient way of obtaining a good score.
Means-end
