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PROBLEM SOLVING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- problem solving
1, record 1, English, problem%20solving
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- problem-solving 2, record 1, English, problem%2Dsolving
correct
- problem-solving process 3, record 1, English, problem%2Dsolving%20process
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The determination of a sequence of operations or actions that may lead to a desired goal. 4, record 1, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Successful problem solving depends upon knowing the initial state, and knowing what an acceptable outcome would be, and knowing the elements or operators that define the problem space. If the elements or operators are very large in number or if they are poorly defined, one is faces with a huge or unbounded problem space and an exhaustive search can become impossible. 5, record 1, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Problem-solving process comprises three components: simulation of the environment in which the problem is being solved, solution planning, and fulfilment of the plan. 6, record 1, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The interface is designed so that the student must solve each problem by selecting, labeling, and linking simple relational schemas, thus creating an explicit graphic reification illustrating the problem-solving process in detail ... ... this style of interface ... creates an extremely detailed trace of the problem-solving process ... 7, record 1, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
problem solving: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 8, record 1, English, - problem%20solving
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résolution de problème
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- résolution de problèmes 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
- résolution d'un problème 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9solution%20d%27un%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
- processus de résolution de problèmes 4, record 1, French, processus%20de%20r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus qui consiste à sélectionner et ordonnancer des actions élémentaires en séquence afin d'atteindre des buts donnés en respectant les contraintes d'un environnement donné. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consiste en trois étapes : étape de planification [...], l'étape de test et de classification. 6, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ordinateur peut être employé pour l'entraînement à la résolution de problèmes de mathématiques, de grammaire, de littérature étrangère, etc., dont le corrigé est ou non fourni à l'étudiant. 7, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
résolution de problème : terme et définition normalisés par ISO/CEI. 8, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- solución de problemas
1, record 1, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20de%20problemas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- problem solving
1, record 2, English, problem%20solving
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
determination of a sequence of operations or actions that may lead to a desired goal 1, record 2, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frequently, problem solving is a process in which one starts from an initial state and proceeds to search through a problem space in order to find the desired goal. Successful problem solving depends upon knowing the initial state, what an acceptable outcome would be, given a desired goal, and the elements or operations that define the problem space. 1, record 2, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
problem solving: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 2, English, - problem%20solving
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résolution de problème
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
détermination d'une séquence d'opérations ou d'actions censée mener au but recherché 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La résolution d'un problème débute souvent à l'état initial d'un espace de problème et traverse les autres états à la recherche du but désiré. Le succès dépend de la connaissance de l'état initial, de ce qu'on considère comme le résultat acceptable par rapport au but recherché, et des éléments ou opérations définissant l'espace de problème. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
résolution de problème : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Decision-Making Process
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Communication and Information Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- problem solving
1, record 3, English, problem%20solving
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- problem-solving 2, record 3, English, problem%2Dsolving
correct
- problem-solving process 3, record 3, English, problem%2Dsolving%20process
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of decision making that involves careful search for underlying problems, establishing alternatives to solve them, collecting data to evaluate the alternatives, making a choice and implementing the decision. 4, record 3, English, - problem%20solving
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steps in Problem Solving. ... A good discussion ... is a problem-solving process involving a number of steps. ... 1. The members of the group become aware of a difficulty or problem. ... 2. Individual members draw early inferences or hunches as to possible solutions to the problem. ... 3. The members of the group try to recall facts or experiences to support or disprove tentative solutions ... 4. When a solution is found to be in conflict with any of the facts presented, it is revised in the light of the facts ... 5. The final step in the problem-solving process is to subject the revised conclusion to test. 3, record 3, English, - problem%20solving
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Processus décisionnel
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résolution de problèmes
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- solution de problèmes 2, record 3, French, solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de la résolution des problèmes 3, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9solution%20des%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de la résolution de problèmes 4, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
- traitement des problèmes 5, record 3, French, traitement%20des%20probl%C3%A8mes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le travail du groupe de créativité dans la résolution de problèmes et de conflits. [...] Une première phase est constituée par l'analyse du problème ou de la situation conflictuelle. [...] Une seconde phase est constituée par la recherche active d'une solution. [...] La troisième et dernière phase, retour au rationnel et à l'analyse, consistera à exploiter les solutions retenues, à en déterminer tous les détails, à en envisager toutes les conditions et conséquences. 6, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Toutes les réunions de travail servent à traiter des problèmes [...] Des ouvrages entiers ont été consacrés au traitement des problèmes complexes. 5, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8mes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- resolución de problemas
1, record 3, Spanish, resoluci%C3%B3n%20de%20problemas
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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