Introduction To Problem Solving

Author : Ken Watanabe
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101029188
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Problem Solving 101 written by Ken Watanabe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fun and simple problem-solving guide that took Japan by storm Ken Watanabe originally wrote Problem Solving 101 for Japanese schoolchildren. His goal was to help shift the focus in Japanese education from memorization to critical thinking, by adapting some of the techniques he had learned as an elite McKinsey consultant. He was amazed to discover that adults were hungry for his fun and easy guide to problem solving and decision making. The book became a surprise Japanese bestseller, with more than 370,000 in print after six months. Now American businesspeople can also use it to master some powerful skills. Watanabe uses sample scenarios to illustrate his techniques, which include logic trees and matrixes. A rock band figures out how to drive up concert attendance. An aspiring animator budgets for a new computer purchase. Students decide which high school they will attend. Illustrated with diagrams and quirky drawings, the book is simple enough for a middleschooler to understand but sophisticated enough for business leaders to apply to their most challenging problems.

Author : Marco T. Morazán
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030850919
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animated Problem Solving written by Marco T. Morazán and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-14 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is about systematic problem solving and systematic reasoning using type-driven design. There are two problem solving techniques that are emphasized throughout the book: divide and conquer and iterative refinement. Divide and conquer is the process by which a large problem is broken into two or more smaller problems that are easier to solve and then the solutions for the smaller pieces are combined to create an answer to the problem. Iterative refinement is the process by which a solution to a problem is gradually made better–like the drafts of an essay. Mastering these techniques are essential to becoming a good problem solver and programmer. The book is divided in five parts. Part I focuses on the basics. It starts with how to write expressions and subsequently leads to decision making and functions as the basis for problem solving. Part II then introduces compound data of finite size, while Part III covers compound data of arbitrary size like e.g. lists, intervals, natural numbers, and binary trees. It also introduces structural recursion, a powerful data-processing strategy that uses divide and conquer to process data whose size is not fixed. Next, Part IV delves into abstraction and shows how to eliminate repetitions in solutions to problems. It also introduces generic programming which is abstraction over the type of data processed. This leads to the realization that functions are data and, perhaps more surprising, that data are functions, which in turn naturally leads to object-oriented programming. Part V introduces distributed programming, i.e., using multiple computers to solve a problem. This book promises that by the end of it readers will have designed and implemented a multiplayer video game that they can play with their friends over the internet. To achieve this, however, there is a lot about problem solving and programming that must be learned first. The game is developed using iterative refinement. The reader learns step-by-step about programming and how to apply new knowledge to develop increasingly better versions of the video game. This way, readers practice modern trends that are likely to be common throughout a professional career and beyond.

Author : Shane Caplin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471883470
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving with PASCAL written by Shane Caplin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1984 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Loren C. Larson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461254981
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Problem-Solving Through Problems written by Loren C. Larson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical anthology of some of the best elementary problems in different branches of mathematics. Arranged by subject, the problems highlight the most common problem-solving techniques encountered in undergraduate mathematics. This book teaches the important principles and broad strategies for coping with the experience of solving problems. It has been found very helpful for students preparing for the Putnam exam.

Author : Donald J. Treffinger
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000948757
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Problem Solving written by Donald J. Treffinger and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Problem Solving is a process that allows people to apply both creative and critical thinking to find solutions to everyday problems. Creative Problem Solving eliminates the tendency to approach problems in a haphazard manner and, consequently, prevents surprises and/or disappointment with the solution. Used by thousands of group leaders seeking a friendly introduction to using Creative Problem Solving, this book is a time-honored classic. Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction is based on more than five decades of extensive research, development, and field experience in educational settings, businesses, and many other organizations. Written for both group leaders and individuals seeking a systematic way to build innovative and effective solutions, Creative Problem Solving is perfect for any type of setting. This definitive guide shows you how to find successful solutions to important challenges. Creative Problem Solving (CPS) can help your students to approach problems and deal with change in a deliberate and constructive way, building their confidence and success in working with complex issues. This revised and updated fourth edition includes: easy-to-follow instructions for using Creative Problem Solving; practical tools for understanding the challenge, generating ideas, and preparing for action; expanded guidelines for planning your approach to Creative Problem Solving; strategies that ensure successful group dynamics; the latest trends in creative thinking and group problem solving; and practical suggestions for those new to Creative Problem Solving. Educational Resource

Author : Jeeva Jose
Publisher : KHANNA PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 9382609814
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving With PYTHON written by Jeeva Jose and published by KHANNA PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book 'Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving with Python' will help every student,teacher and researcher to understand the computing basics and advanced PythonProgramming language. The Python programming topics include the reserved keywords,identifiers, variables, operators, data types and their operations, flowcontrol techniques which include decision making and looping, modules, filesand exception handling techniques. Advanced topics like Python regularexpressions, Database Programming and Object Oriented Programming concepts arealso covered in detail. All chapters have worked out programs, illustrations,review and frequently asked interview questions. The simple style of presentationmakes this a friend for self-learners. More than 300 solved lab exercisesavailable in this book is tested in Python 3.4.3 version for Windows. The book covers syllabus for more than 35 International Universities and45 Indian universities like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University,Christ University, Savitribai Phule Pune University, University of Delhi, University of Calicut, Mahatma Gandhi University, University of Mumbai, AICTE, CBSE, MIT, University of Virginia, University of Chicago, University of Toronto, Technical University of Denmark etc.

Author : Stormy Attaway
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0124058930
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Matlab written by Stormy Attaway and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MatLab, Third Edition is the only book that gives a full introduction to programming in MATLAB combined with an explanation of the software’s powerful functions, enabling engineers to fully exploit its extensive capabilities in solving engineering problems. The book provides a systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the text, facilitating easier learning. Sections on common pitfalls and programming guidelines direct students towards best practice. The book is organized into 14 chapters, starting with programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements; moves onto loops; and then solves problems using both the ‘programming concept’ and the ‘power of MATLAB’ side-by-side. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications. Vectorized Code has been made into its own chapter, in order to emphasize the importance of using MATLAB efficiently. There are also expanded examples on low-level file input functions, Graphical User Interfaces, and use of MATLAB Version R2012b; modified and new end-of-chapter exercises; improved labeling of plots; and improved standards for variable names and documentation. This book will be a valuable resource for engineers learning to program and model in MATLAB, as well as for undergraduates in engineering and science taking a course that uses (or recommends) MATLAB. Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side Systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the book, facilitating easier learning Sections on common pitfalls and programming guidelines direct students towards best practice

Author : Barry Wittman
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1626710104
Total Pages : 598 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Start Concurrent written by Barry Wittman and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multicore microprocessors are now at the heart of nearly all desktop and laptop computers. While these chips offer exciting opportunities for the creation of newer and faster applications, they also challenge students and educators. How can the new generation of computer scientists growing up with multicore chips learn to program applications that exploit this latent processing power? This unique book is an attempt to introduce concurrent programming to first-year computer science students, much earlier than most competing products. This book assumes no programming background but offers a broad coverage of Java. It includes over 150 numbered and numerous inline examples as well as more than 300 exercises categorized as "conceptual," "programming," and "experiments." The problem-oriented approach presents a problem, explains supporting concepts, outlines necessary syntax, and finally provides its solution. All programs in the book are available for download and experimentation. A substantial index of at least 5000 entries makes it easy for readers to locate relevant information. In a fast-changing field, this book is continually updated and refined. The 2014 version is the seventh "draft edition" of this volume, and features numerous revisions based on student feedback. A list of errata for this version can be found on the Purdue University Department of Computer Science website.

Author : Susan O'Connell
Publisher : Math Process Standards Series
ISBN 13 : 9780325092591
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Problem Solving written by Susan O'Connell and published by Math Process Standards Series. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NCTM's Process Standards support teaching that helps children develop independent, effective mathematical thinking. The books in the Heinemann Math Process Standards Series give every primary teacher the opportunity to explore each standard in depth. With language and examples that don't require prior math training to understand, the series offers friendly, reassuring advice and ready-to-use examples to any teacher ready to embrace the Process Standards. In Introduction to Problem Solving, Susan O'Connell highlights practical techniques for making problem solving doable for your students. O'Connell eases you into problem solving, giving you an array of entry points for understanding, planning, and teaching, including strategies that help students develop the mathematical thinking necessary to discover effective approaches for solving a wide range of math problems. The book and accompanying online resources are filled with activities that are modifiable for immediate use with students of all levels customizable to match your specific lessons. In addition, a correlation guide helps you match the math content you teach with the mathematical processes it utilizes. If problem solving is a problem you'd like to solve, or if you're simply looking for new ways to work the problem-solving standards into your curriculum, read, dog-ear, and teach with Introduction to Problem Solving. And if you'd like to learn about any of NCTM's process standards, or if you're looking for new, classroom-tested ways to address them in your math teaching, look no further than Heinemann's Math Process Standards Series. You'll find them explained in the most understandable and practical way: from one teacher to another.

Author : Jon Sticklen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199767816
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Technical Problem Solving With Matlab V.7 written by Jon Sticklen and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical problem-solving lies at the heart of the study of engineering, and computer-based tools that support problem solving have become common currency for engineers. This book bridges the gap between rote problem solving encountered at the high school level and the open-ended problem solving expected of college engineering students. Progressively, MATLAB is introduced as a sophisticated scalar calculator with stored program capability, then as a vector and array calculator with stored programs and with emphasis on vectorizing common engineering problems, and finally as a general programming environment for technical problem solving. The first half of the text introduces and explains a working set of MATLAB commands. The second half of the text leads the student through applications of MATLAB to selected problems of widespread utility in engineering and expands on many of the MATLAB commands from the first half of the book. An Introduction to Technical Problem Solving with MatLab v.7 is intended primarily for freshman and sophomore engineering students, in both four-year and two-year institutions, but is also appropriate for students in other disciplines who are learning quantitative problem-solving supported by computer tools. Students are assumed to have completed Algebra II at the high school level. New to the Second Edition: * Augmentation of the Framework Chapter (currently Chapter 2): problems that are like the "Haybale problem" but with details and solutions left out. (This is not actual MATLAB, but rather intro. to problem solving material) * Addition to the chapter on programming (IF/FOR) to include WHILE loops * Addition of 3-D plotting to the chapter on 2-D Plotting and HELP * Addition of a new chapter on Symbolic Computations