Defining Problem Solving, Creativity, and Critical Thinking

1 Defining Problem Solving, Creativity, and Critical Thinking 

For problem solving, the engineering undergraduates in their final year should be able (Rhodes 2010) to 

Critical thinking as defined by AAC U (Rhodes 2010) is a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. Success in all disciplines requires habits of inquiry and analysis that share common attributes. 

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