Hosein Zare; majid baradaran
Volume 2, Issue 5 , July 2015, , Pages 18-26
Abstract
One of the fundamental human cognitive processes is problem solving. As a higher-layer cognitive process, problem solving interacts with many other cognitive processes such as learning, decision making and analysis. The purpose of this research was to prepare norm scores and determine the validity ...
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One of the fundamental human cognitive processes is problem solving. As a higher-layer cognitive process, problem solving interacts with many other cognitive processes such as learning, decision making and analysis. The purpose of this research was to prepare norm scores and determine the validity and reliability of parker's problem solving inventory (PPSI) in B.A. college students. The samples were 360 persons that were selected in Guilan Payame Noor University by cluster random sampling method and completed PPSI and Cassidy & Long Problem Solving Style Questionnaire. The results of the factor analysis revealed that the inventory with four factor explained 59/18% of the total variance. Also, Results showed that Cronbach Alpha coefficients 0/84, test–retest reliability 0.81 and split half was 0.63 and Coefficient of correlation between with Cassidy & Long Problem Solving Style Questionnaire was 0.65. The research emphasize that PPSI is a reliable and suitable instrument for measuring problem solving among Iranians.
