Problem-solving involves a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges.

I. Defining the Problem

Problem: A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
- Related terms: Issue, challenge, difficulty, obstacle, hurdle, predicament
Root Cause: The fundamental reason for the occurrence of a problem.
- Related terms: Underlying cause, origin, source, basis
Symptoms: Observable indicators that a problem exists.
- Related terms: Signs, indications, manifestations, effects
Constraints: Limitations or restrictions that affect the possible solutions.
- Related terms: Restrictions, limitations, boundaries, parameters, obstacles
Scope: The extent or range of the problem.
- Related terms: Extent, range, breadth, magnitude, scale

II. Analyzing the Problem

Analysis: Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
- Related terms: Examination, investigation, study, breakdown, dissection
Assessment: The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
- Related terms: Evaluation, appraisal, judgment, estimation, review
Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Related terms: Identification, determination, analysis, pinpointing
Data: Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- Related terms: Information, statistics, facts, figures, evidence
Metrics: A set of measurements that quantify results.
- Related terms: Measurements, statistics, data points, indicators

III. Generating Solutions

Solution: A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
- Related terms: Resolution, answer, remedy, fix, cure
Brainstorming: A group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.¹
- Related terms: Idea generation, ideation, brainstorming session, collaborative thinking
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Alternatives: One of two or more available possibilities.
- Related terms: Options, choices, possibilities, selections
Innovation: The introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or device.
- Related terms: Creativity, invention, originality, novelty

IV. Evaluating and Selecting Solutions

Criteria: Principles or standards by which something may be judged or decided.
- Related terms: Standards, benchmarks, measures, yardsticks
Feasibility: The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
- Related terms: Practicability, viability, workability, possibility
Cost-Benefit Analysis: A systematic process for calculating and comparing benefits and costs of an intervention or action.
- Related terms: CBA, cost-benefit evaluation, economic appraisal
Prioritization: The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
- Related terms: Ranking, ordering, sequencing, grading
Decision: A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
- Related terms: Choice, selection, determination, resolution

V. Implementing and Monitoring Solutions

Implementation: The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
- Related terms: Execution, application, deployment, enactment
Monitoring: Observing and checking the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.
- Related terms: Observation, supervision, tracking, surveillance
Evaluation: The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
- Related terms: Assessment, appraisal, review, analysis
Feedback: Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement.
- Related terms: Input, response, reaction, critique
Iteration: The repetition of a process or procedure, typically applied to a computer program or mathematical or computational procedure. In problem-solving, it signifies refining a solution through repeated cycles of testing and improvement.

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