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| Problem solving | The act of finding or developing a solution to a problem |
| Designing | Conceiving or planning out in the minds. |
| Design (verb) | Developing products, structures, or technological systems that meet human needs. |
| Design (noun) | A visual representation of a product, structure or system. |
| Plan | A detailed program of action for reaching a goal. |
| Opportunity | An advantageous chance to make progress. |
| Constraints | A condition or force that checks or restricts a course of action or solution to a problem. |
| Criteria | Conditions on which decisions may be based. |
| Research | Gathering and analyzing information about a situation or subject. |
| System | A group of parts that work together to serve a purpose. |
| Artifact | An object created by humans to serve a practical purpose. |
| Explore all possible solutions | Second step in the problem solving method |
| D.E.A.L. | Acronym or initials for the problem solving method |
| Define the problem clearly. | First step in the problem solving method. |
| Act on the best solution. | Third step in the problem solving method. |
| Look back and evaluate. | Fourth step in the problem solving method. |
