PROBLEM SOLVING METHOD

CHAPTER 2
2.1 Understand problem solving concept.

DFC1023 PROBLEM SOLVING & PROGRAM DESIGN

WHAT ARE THE WORDS?
DEFINITION
 Problem-solving is a mental process that involves
discovering, analyzing and solving problems.
 The ultimate goal of problem-solving is to overcome
obstacles and find a solution that best resolves the issue.
BUT
AGREED??
PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT
1.
Identifyin
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Problem
6. 2.
Understand
Evaluate the
the problem
solution

3.
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Identify
List alternatives
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Select the
best way
PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT
• There are six steps to follow to assure the best decision

a) Identify the problem

- make sure you identify the problem
before you start solving it

b) Understand the problem

- includes understanding the knowledge
base of the person or machine for whom
you are solving the problem
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c) Identify alternatives ways to solve the problem

- the list should be as complete as possible

d) Select the best way to solve the problem from the list of
alternative solutions
- you need to identify and evaluate the pros and cons of
each possible solution before selecting the best one
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e) List instructions that enable you to solve the problem
using the selected solution

- this step-by-step instructions must fall within the

knowledge base set up in step 2

f) Evaluate the solution

- check its result to see if it is correct, and to
see if it satisfies the needs of the person with
the problem
NOW, LET’S SMILE TOGETHER
 DISSCUSSION & BRAINSTORMING
SESSION
 PROBLEM SCENARIO:
Around the same time that your cell phone accidentally gets dropped
in the pool, your contract with your current cell phone provider
runs out. Going without a cell phone isn’t an option since your
parents require that you stay in touch when you are out with
friends. You need to get a new cell phone and a new contract and
you could do this by renewing your contract or by changing
providers. Be sure to consider all the things most important to you
such as text messaging, etc., and remember that you also need an
affordable phone and plan since you will be paying for
everything. What would you do using the six steps?
DIFFICULTY WITH PROBLEM SOLVING
not been taught
how to solve
problems.

afraid to make a
decision for fear it will
be the wrong one
.

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problem solving
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Types of problems that can be solved on computer are:

a) computational – problems involving some kind of

mathematical processing
b) logical – problems involving relational or logical
processing
c) repetitive – problems involving repeating a set of
mathematical and /or logical instructions
PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT
Information processing cycle is the sequence of events in processing
information which includes:
a) input
entering data into the computer
b) process
performing operations on data
c) output
presenting the results
DISSCUSSION SCENARIO
Identify the input, process and output based on scenario given.

1) A student wants to withdraw money from ATM Machine.

2) Ahmad wants to buy drinks from Vending Machine.
3) Dayana buy Topup of her hand phone from Top up Machine.
4) Find a student average mark given mark1 and mark2.
5) Calculate the salary of an employee who works hourly basis. The
formula to be used is Salary = hour works * pay rate
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