AN APPROACH TO THE INTERPRETATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY.

The article focuses on the interpretation and measurement of problem solving ability. Problem solving ability can be considered in the context of information theory. A theory of problem solving behavior based on an interpretation of the role of stored information and acquired information in selection of courses or behaviors has implications for the construction of a test to measure problem solving ability. The problem solving process may be explored through the use of a variety of tests which measure problem solving ability.