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The process of deciding on actions aimed at achieving a goal. Initially, the goal is defined to represent a solution to a problem. During the reasoning process, subgoals are formed, and problem-solving becomes recursive. Artificial intelligence; Expert systems; Decision analysis; Decision making; Decision support systems.

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Gass, S.I., Harris, C.M. (2001). Problem solving . In: Gass, S.I., Harris, C.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0611-X_805

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