Is Problem Solving and Systems Thinking Related? A Case Study in a Malaysian University.

Does systems thinking facilitate the acquisition of important skills in solving ill-defined problems? This exploratory study seeks to investigate whether an association exists between problem-solving and informal systems-thinking skills. A survey methodology that included a paper and pencil test was...

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Publicado en:Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 345 - 364
Autores principales: Liew Chin Ying, Foo Kien Kheng, Tee Hiong, Kelvin Goh, Ai Lim, Elinda Lee
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Publicado: Universiti Putra Malaysia 3/ 1/2014
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          Faculty of Computer, Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kota Samarahan Campus, Jalan Meranek, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
          Faculty of Computer, Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan Campus, 72000 Beting, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia
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        Problem solving
        Teaching methods
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        academic achievement
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