Problem-solving processes in humans and computers; theory and research in psychology and artificial intelligence. by Wagman, Morton - 2002

Praeger, 2002. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Beginning with an overview of the general nature of problem- solving, Wagman (emeritus, psychology, U. of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign) critically analyzes current theory and research in the cognitive and computational sciences on problem-solving processes and structures, ranging from everyday intuition to the "rediscovery" of scientific methods by artificial intelligence systems--some named after noted scientists (e.g., BACON.3, BOOLE2, and MENDEL). Following a discussion of the generality of scientific model-building, e.g., as a search in matrix spaces, tables match scientific problem types and computational discovery systems. Appended material on the n-factor problem involves conceptual advances exemplifying mathematics as a quasi-empirical science. (2002 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR)