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Sorting Out and Handling Analytical Problems

This course covers various types of analytical problems and reasoning techniques. Learn how to analyze causal relationships, conduct comparative analysis, and evaluate feasibility of solutions. Develop skills in writing analytical reports, investigating problems, and making recommendations.

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Sorting Out and Handling Analytical Problems

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  1. Courtesy of Detroit Mercy - Mechanical Engineering – Fall 2019 Sorting Outand Handling Analytical Problems Technical Writing/ENL 3030 Mary Reilly McCall Analytical Problems

  2. You Inform: Progress/Activity Laboratory/Test Trip Trouble/Accident Annual Reports Financial Reports Sales Reports Final Reports You Analyze: Feasibility Studies Recommendations Investigations Trouble/Accident Reports Justification Studies Management Reports Research Reports Some Reports Require More Analysis from You… Analytical Problems

  3. Analytical Reasoning • Causal Analysis • Comparative Analysis • Feasibility Analysis Analytical Problems

  4. Causal AnalysisWhy Does “x” Happen? Investigative Reports / HistoricalOverviews / Laboratory Experiments / Trouble Reports • “Why are we developing knicks on the pinions in Cost Center 12?” • “Why are we seeing a spike in warranty claims on the speakers for iPhone 3G?” Analytical Problems

  5. Comparative AnalysisIs “x” or “y” Better for a Specific Purpose? Analytical Reports / Comparison-Contrast Reports • “Should we replace the rubber gaskets with neoprene gaskets?” • “Should we replace the conventional asphalt roofing with a ‘living’ roof?” x y x y Analytical Problems

  6. Comparative AnalysisIs “x” or “y” Better for a Specific Purpose? Analytical Reports / Comparison-Contrast Reports • “Should NASA focus on Mars colonization or deep-space research missions?” x y Analytical Problems

  7. Feasibility AnalysisWill “x” Work for a Specific Purpose? Feasibility Reports / Feasibility Studies • “Will regenerative braking capture enough kinetic energy to justify the cost of this system?” • “Will converting overhead utilities to underground solve the outage problems and increase customer satisfaction?” Analytical Problems

  8. Feasibility AnalysisWill “x” Work for a Specific Purpose? Feasibility Reports / Studies • “Will solar-powered automobiles work in northern U.S. states where sunshine is limited 6 months/year?” • “Will a certificate in Technical Writing make me a more attractive job candidate?” Analytical Problems

  9. Mixing & Matching • Introduction: Problem • Why did / does “x” happen? • Body: Cause • Is “x” or “y” better to prevent this from recurring? • Conclusion: Solution • Why “x” is practical for our situation. Analytical Problems

  10. Other Variations • Is “x” on schedule? (Progress / Activity Reports) • What happened during “x”? (Trip Reports) • What did we find out during “x”? (Tests) Analytical Problems

  11. Typical Outline Analytical Problems

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