%0 Journal Article
%T The art and science of problem solving
%A Vidal
%A Ren¨¦ Victor Valqui
%J Investiga£¿£¿o Operacional
%D 2005
%I Scientific Electronic Library Online
%X in this paper we will document that real-life problem solving in complex situations demands both rational (scientific) and intuitive (artistic) thinking. first, the concepts of art and science will be discussed; differences and similarities will be enhanced. thereafter the concept of group problem solving facilitation both as science and art will be presented. a case study related to examination£¿s planning will be discussed to illustrate the main concepts in practice. in addition, other cases studies will also be shortly presented.
%K problem solving
%K art
%K science
%K facilitation
%K group work.
%U http://www.scielo.gpeari.mctes.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0874-51612005000200001&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en