1.3 Problem Solving: trial and error transcript
Trial and error transcript
Can you identify in which situations trial and error would be a good problem-solving technique to use? Answer the following questions to find out.
Question one
Marcel is a chef who is creating a new menu for his restaurant. His friends and family have offered to sample his dishes. Do you think that trial and error would be an effective development process for this situation?
- yes
- no
Answer
- yes- Trial and error would be a great way to refine recipes for a menu. This way, Marcel could experiment with different combinations of ingredients and quantities based on the feedback from his friends and family.
Question two
Chris is a nurse at a major hospital. A doctor has asked him to give a patient a medication to treat an issue with their kidneys. To work out how much medication the patient requires, Chris needs to consider certain factors such as the patient’s height and weight. Would trial and error be an effective problem-solving technique for this case?
- yes
- no
Answer
2. no- If Chris used trial and error in this case, it could lead to serious consequences. He should use a problem-solving technique that will allow him to find an accurate answer before treating the patient.
