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Problem shaping means revising a question so that the solution process can begin or continue. It is part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem solving. Problem shaping (or problem framing) often involves the application of critical thinking.
Algorithmic approach to technical problems reformulation was introduced by G. S. Altshuller in ARIZ.
See also
- Adaptive reasoning
- Abductive reasoning
- Analogy
- Artificial intelligence
- Brainstorming
- Common sense
- Common sense reasoning
- Creative problem solving
- Cyc
- Deductive reasoning
- Divergent thinking
- Educational psychology
- Executive function
- Facilitation (business)
- General Problem Solver
- Inductive reasoning
- Innovation
- Intelligence amplification
- Inquiry
- Morphological analysis (problem-solving)
- Newell, Allen
- PDCA
- Problem statement
- Problem structuring methods
- Research question
- Simon, Herbert
- Soar (cognitive architecture)
- Thought
- Transdisciplinarity
- TRIZ
- Troubleshooting
- Wicked problem
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