Polya created his famous four-step process for problem solving, which is used all over to aid people in problem solving:

An inductive argument is an argument that is intended by the arguer to be strong enough that, if the premises were to be true, then it would be unlikely that the conclusion is false. So, an inductive argument’s success or strength is a matter of degree, unlike with deductive arguments.

Inductive reasoning fallacy that occurs when situations or circumstances being compared are not similar enough. False cause. Causal reasoning fallacy that occurs when a speaker argues with insufficient evidence that one thing caused/causes another.

Deductive reasoning that is incorrect (logically faulty, illogical) is fallacious. Reasoning can be valid even if the assumptions on which it is based are false.

Logic Problem Solving. Logic problems tend to boil down to “Think logically and try everything until something sticks.” The trick to solving them to break them down to their simplest parts.

• 5 Steps to Solving the Problems With Your Problem Solving.
• Step 1: Pin the Problem.
• Step 2: Identify the Issues.
• Step 3: Generate Hypotheses and Prioritize Proving Them.
• Step 4: Conduct Your Analysis.
• Step 5: Advance Your Answer.

1. Step 1: Understand the problem.
2. Step 2: Devise a plan (translate).
3. Step 3: Carry out the plan (solve).
4. Step 4: Look back (check and interpret).

Here are seven-steps for an effective problem-solving process.

1. Identify the issues. Be clear about what the problem is.
2. Understand everyone’s interests.
3. List the possible solutions (options)
4. Evaluate the options.
5. Select an option or options.
6. Document the agreement(s).
7. Agree on contingencies, monitoring, and evaluation.

Polya’s prescription for solving problems consists of four steps that use the 3 R’s of problems solving, Request-Response-Result, and a verification of the result. Understanding the problem. (Recognizing what is asked for.) (Developing the result of the response.) Looking back.