Problem Solving and the Quality of Invention: An Empirical Investigation.

Simlansky, Jonathan

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ERIC Number: EJ306013

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Publication Date: 1984

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Problem Solving and the Quality of Invention: An Empirical Investigation.

Simlansky, Jonathan

Journal of Educational Psychology, v76 n3 p377-86 Jun 1984

Using Raven Progressive Matrices Test items, this study developed an empirical measure of subjects' ability to create new problems. The relationship between this ability and problem solving skills was examined. A very low correlation was found between inventing and solving problems. Problem creation was more difficult than problem solving. (BS)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Creativity, High Schools, Higher Education, Intelligence, Problem Solving, Productive Thinking, Scoring

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Raven Progressive Matrices

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