How to solve tough science problems?
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How to solve tough science problems?
Tough science problems are less intimidating once you
analyze them - once you figure out what kind of problem it is and what kind of principles and procedures are relevant to solving it. To be an expert problem solver, look for essentials. Get in the habit of asking:
* What is the problem about? What are you being asked to find?
* What information is relevant? What principles are
relevant?
* What do you know about similar problems? How did you solve those? What's different here?
* What methods should you follow to use the information you have to solve the problem?
* Does your solution makes sense?
The amateur problem solver starts plugging numbers into equations right away. He tries to solve the problem by brute force. Expert problem solvers get the lay of the land first. To be an expert, know what you're doing - and why.
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