Week 10 - Application of Thinking 1

Week 10

Application of Thinking 1

            This topic helps me how to solve problem effectively. I learn about DAID and the steps. After this topic, me and my friends apply it to our assignments. It is really effective to solve problem. Helps us a lot. Below, I tell you more about the topic. So, enjoy reading.. 

            As I mention on my post before this. There are two types of thinking which are critical thinking and creative thinking. Critical thinking is more on the facts and data. We need this thinking to solve problem. Problem solving is the process of working through details of a problem to reach a potential solution. Problem solving and decision making is two different things. There are 14 techniques in problem solving. Abstraction, analogy, brainstorming, divide and conquer, hypothesis testing, lateral thinking, means-ends analysis, method of focal objects, morphological analysis, proof, reduction, research root cause analysis and trial and error.

            Common logical approaches are the DAID model brainstorming technique.  DAID model is actually a problem solving model. DAID means Define, Analyze, Identify and Decide. You have to follow these 4 steps to problem solving. First is defining the problem. You have to know what the problem is before you can solve it. The steps are you have to identify the gap between your expectation and what is really happening and write a clear and concise problem statement.

            Next is analyzing the problem. This is for you to try and understand the problems. The basic method is using the 5 W 1 H which are What, Where, When, Why, Who and How. By using this method, you have to extend the questions and ask a planned sequence of action. 3^rd is identifying the possible solutions. In this stage, you have to list down all the possible solutions and DO NOT analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each solution yet. The last stage is deciding on the appropriate alternative. This is for you to choose the solution that possessed most advantages and least disadvantages. On this stage is where you analyze the advantages and the disadvantages of the solution.

            If these steps did not work, you can always brainstorming with your group mates. Get all the solutions from different person because every person thinks differently. It can be really effective if you handle it well. There must be a leader to organize it. There are few steps that you can follow. Such as bring a board and list down everything. Later, you will pick the one that have lots of advantages and least disadvantages.