A. Why define the goal after identifying the solution? Or does define the goal mean identify a stopping point for step 4, in which case you must first define the solution?
B. Isn't the goal explicit in a clear problem definition?
1) Ambiguous problem definition with no implied goal: We need more money.
2) Clearer problem definition with implied goal: We need $500K by Monday.
A. Why define the goal after identifying the solution? Or does define the goal mean identify a stopping point for step 4, in which case you must first define the solution?
B. Isn't the goal explicit in a clear problem definition?
1) Ambiguous problem definition with no implied goal: We need more money.
2) Clearer problem definition with implied goal: We need $500K by Monday.