Methodology For Problem Solving
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Introduction
What is methodology?
The term methodology is defined as the group of mechanisms or procedures.
rational, used to achieve a goal, or series of objectives that it directs
a scientific investigation. This term is directly linked to
science, however, the methodology can be presented in other areas as
educational, where the didactic or legal methodology is found in the
law.
Now that we know what the methodology is, we can get an idea of what
it is the methodology of problem solving, as it refers to the fact that if we have
A problem that we want to solve, we must follow a series of steps.
scientists to reach the solution to it.
Development
The resolution of problems consists of five stages that ensure the arrival
correct to the solution: problem identification, proposal of alternatives
of solution, choice of an alternative, development of the solution, and evaluation of
1. Identification of the problem
The identification of the problem is a very important phase in the methodology, as
it depends on her the previous development in search of the solution. A well-defined problem
delimited is a great help for the overall process to progress well; a
poorly defined problems will lead to conceptual deviations that will be difficult to
to remedy later. At this stage, the analysis of the
initial information (input) in order to distinguish the relevant data from those
they are not, so that the most convenient configuration can be chosen
regarding the possible solutions. The output data must also be defined.
that ensure the continuity of the process so it is easier to eliminate the
negative expectations.
2. Proposal of alternative solutions
After defining the problem and analyzing the input data, the
the process continues with the analysis of the solution alternatives. Generally, the
The solution to a problem can be reached in different ways. It is useful to try to
propose the largest number of possible solutions, because of this
the probabilities increase in favor of finding the right path. It should be
It is important to highlight that it is not advisable to extend the number of alternatives too much.
Well, if the number of these is too high, a greater difficulty will arise.
to choose the best of all, which is ultimately the objective of the process.
3. Choice of an alternative
After having the entire repertoire of alternatives, it is necessary to move on to another
stage: the choice of the best among all possibilities. This phase is very
important because the outcome of the election determines the final progress up to the
solution. The forward orientation implies irreversibility if the decision is
correct or a "costly reversibility", as if the decision is not correct, it is
it is necessary to go back, which affects the "optimality" of the process.
Therefore, it is necessary for each alternative to be thoroughly analyzed so that the
decision-making is well justified. You must choose the alternative that is the
more suitable for solving the problem, taking into account the
characteristics of the problem and the characteristics that the solution should have, so
like the elements, data or information you have.
4. Development of the solution
After deciding which is the best alternative of all, we reach the stage of the
solution. In this phase, based on the data related to the alternative
selected, the necessary operations are applied to solve the problem.
The selection of the processes must also be determined based on the
optimality, that is, the operations must reach the solution by the shortest path.
short to ensure maximum efficiency in operation. If the alternative is
the optimal will lead to the desired solution that was anticipated in the identification of
problem.
5. Evaluation of the solution
In industrial processes, this procedure is called quality control.
and it consists of determining that the solution obtained is what was expected to achieve
checking that the result is correct. In this phase, the results must be "refined"
processes already carried out and trying to take them to a higher degree of optimality, as
the most efficient algorithm in solving a problem is the one that reaches its
final objective with the greatest economy of procedures that is possible.
Conclusion
We have observed that the problem-solving methodology consists of five
steps, the same ones that we will always use to solve a problem, because
these steps lead us quickly to its solution and
checking it at the same time. As mentioned, sometimes there is not just one
alternative, there are several at times and it's okay if in the end we reach the
correct result, this will be analyzed with the evaluation of the solution and there it is
where we will know if the answer to the problem is correct or not.
These steps will be very useful in the algorithm logic class, since if the
We continue in the order indicated, we will have the solution to the problem.
