Excerpt from Positive and Negative Biasing Sets: The Effects of Prior Experience on Research Performance
The present investigation makes use of the proposal competition for government contracts as a natural situation in which some theoretical principles of problem solving can be examined.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the impact of prior experience on success in solving specific problems, drawing from a study of several laboratories' performance in proposal competitions. The author demonstrates the existence of positive and negative "biasing sets" that can influence problem-solving outcomes. Prior experience with an appropriate technique can enhance success, while experience with an inapplicable technique can hinder it. However, considering multiple approaches can mitigate the negative effects of biasing sets. This book provides valuable insights into the role of prior experience and the importance of considering alternative perspectives when approaching problems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333754129_0
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