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Using Analogical Reasoning and Schema Formation to Improve the Success in Formulating Linear Programming Models

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  • Frederic H. Murphy

    (School of Business and Management, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122)

  • Venkat Panchanadam

    (Royal Caribbian International, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132)

Abstract

In this paper we look at alternative ways of teaching linear programming model formulation and show that the material needs to be presented within the context of a structure that improves the ability of students to apply the models to subsequent problems. This work builds on the cognitive psychology literature on formulating algebra word problems. We show that presenting a conceptual framework prior to teaching linear programming examples is better then either no conceptual framework or presenting the framework after teaching the examples.

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  • Frederic H. Murphy & Venkat Panchanadam, 1999. "Using Analogical Reasoning and Schema Formation to Improve the Success in Formulating Linear Programming Models," Operations Research, INFORMS, vol. 47(5), pages 663-674, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:oropre:v:47:y:1999:i:5:p:663-674
    DOI: 10.1287/opre.47.5.663
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    1. Scott P. Stevens & Susan W. Palocsay, 2017. "Teaching Use of Binary Variables in Integer Linear Programs: Formulating Logical Conditions," INFORMS Transactions on Education, INFORMS, vol. 18(1), pages 28-36, September.
    2. Frederic H. Murphy, 2005. "ASP, The Art and Science of Practice: Elements of a Theory of the Practice of Operations Research: Expertise in Practice," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 35(4), pages 313-322, August.
    3. Julie Ann Stuart Williams & Randall Reid & Kristine Gallamore & Maxwell Rankin, 2018. "Introducing Troubleshooting for Model Formulation, Spreadsheet Development, and Memo Communication with Feedforward," INFORMS Transactions on Education, INFORMS, vol. 18(2), pages 102-115, January.
    4. Julie Ann Stuart Williams & Maxwell Rankin & Kristine Gallamore & Randall Reid, 2016. "Beyond Model Formulation: Assessment of Novices Graphing, Interpreting, and Writing About Their Model and Solution," INFORMS Transactions on Education, INFORMS, vol. 17(1), pages 13-19, September.
    5. Jomon Aliyas Paul & Leo MacDonald, 2015. "A Teaching Supplement on Sensitivity Analysis for Linear Programming in Undergraduate Business Programs," INFORMS Transactions on Education, INFORMS, vol. 16(1), pages 6-14, September.
    6. Julie Ann Stuart Williams & Randall Reid & Philip E. Billings & Natalie C. Belford, 2023. "Engaging Students in Optimization Modeling: Gaining Business Disruption Insights," INFORMS Transactions on Education, INFORMS, vol. 24(1), pages 85-94, September.
    7. Frederic H. Murphy, 2005. "ASP, The Art and Science of Practice: Elements of a Theory of the Practice of Operations Research: A Framework," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 35(2), pages 154-163, April.

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