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1.5 Scientific Thinking

1.5 Scientific Thinking

Scientific thinking is a systematic and logical approach to understanding phenomena

and solving problems. It relies on observation, evidence, experimentation, and reasoning.

Scientific thinking aims to produce reliable and objective knowledge. Key characteristics
of scientific thinking include:

ˆ ogical reasoning L

ˆ vidence-based conclusions E

ˆ eproducibility R

ˆ bjectivity O
ˆ ritical evaluation C
In computing, scientific thinking is applied when testing algorithms, evaluating system

performance, validating models, and conducting experiments.

1.6 Relationship Between Creative and Scientific Think-

ing

Creative and scientific thinking are not opposites; rather, they complement each other.

Creative thinking generates ideas and hypotheses, while scientific thinking evaluates and

refines them. For example:
ˆ creative idea may suggest a new machine learning model. A

ˆ cientific thinking is then used to test the model, analyze results, and validate S

performance.
Innovation emerges when creativity is guided by scientific methodology.

1.7 Importance of Creative and scientific thinking

for Computing Students

Students in computing disciplines face rapidly changing technologies and complex

problems. Creative and scientific thinking help students:

ˆ dapt to new technologies A

ˆ olve unfamiliar problems S
ˆ nnovate in software and AI systems I

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