Abstract:Background: One of the most popular methods for studying the cognitive processes of design and problemsolving activity is Protocol Analysis (PA). As such, PA has been widely used in engineering design education research. Purpose: The aim of this work is to describe how PA has been used in engineering design education contexts, understanding the range of research questions that can be addressed by the method as well as providing some commentary on the strengths, limitations, and future directions of the method.… Show more
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