During the problem analysis stage of problem solving, the information gathered about a problem should:

a. provide information about the nature of the problem.
b. contradict the information about the problem that had been gathered earlier.
c. be in the form of questions that provide solutions to the problem.
d. suggest a criteria for judging the solutions of the problem.


a. provide information about the nature of the problem.
During the problem analysis stage of problem solving, the information gathered about a problem should provide information about the nature of the problem. Problem analysis involves finding out as much as possible about the problem. Most groups begin this process with each member sharing information he or she already knows about the problem.

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