Closed Ended Problems are the type with only one right answer. These are the same types of problems that are usually found at the end of chapters in textbooks, and they reinforce concepts learned in the corresponding chapter.

Algorithm - you can consistently solve difficult problems by following this simple heurisitic. (Includes links to solved example problems: PFR/CSTR and SREP.)
Getting Unstuck - these tips can help you overcome mental barriers in problem solving.

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