Distinguish between well-defined and ill-defined problems. Provide an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
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Well-defined vs. ill-defined problems. In well-defined problems, the nature of the problem is clear, as is the information needed to solve it. An example might be an algebra word problem.
In ill-defined problems, either the nature of the problem or the information needed to solve it or both are unclear. An example might be determining how to get along with a rude supervisor.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.