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6.3 Concept of Scientific Method

6.3 Concept of Scientific Method

The scientific method refers to an organized and systematic approach to acquiring

knowledge through observation, reasoning, and experimentation. Although the modern

scientific method became formalized in recent centuries, its roots can be traced back to
ancient civilizations. Early scientific methods were characterized by:

ˆ bservation of natural phenomena O

ˆ ogical reasoning L

ˆ rial and error T

ˆ ecording and sharing knowledge R
These principles are still fundamental in modern computing and scientific research.

6.4 Early Human Attempts to Understand Nature

Early humans relied on observation and experience to understand their environment.

They studied patterns in:

ˆ eather changes W

ˆ lant growth P

ˆ nimal behavior A
ˆ ay and night cycles D

Although explanations were sometimes mixed with myths, the process of careful obser-

vation marked the beginning of scientific thinking. Example: Recognizing that certain
seasons are better for agriculture was an early form of data analysis based on repeated

observations.

6.5 Ancient Civilizations and Scientific Thinking

6.5.1 Ancient Egyptian Science

Ancient Egyptians applied systematic thinking in:

ˆ rchitecture (pyramids) A

ˆ edicine M
ˆ athematics M

ˆ stronomy A

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