What Is the Key to Using an Analogy in Problem

question 92

Multiple Choice

What is the key to using an analogy in problem solving?

• A) One must notice the surface similarity between a problem and a potential analogy.
• B) One must be a novice in a field so that the analogy becomes readily apparent.
• C) One must be able to hone in on a single potential analogy and not be distracted by previous problems that also might be similar to the present one.
• D) One must notice the underlying structural similarity between a problem and a potential analogy.

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Definitions:

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