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6.7 Trial and Error in Early Science

Figure 6.1: Computing Analogy

This example represents observing data and extracting meaningful information.

6.7 Trial and Error in Early Science

Trial and error was a common problem-solving method in early science. Solutions

were tested repeatedly until acceptable results were achieved. Examples include:

ˆ eveloping tools D

ˆ edical treatments M
ˆ gricultural techniques A

Trial and error is still widely used in:

ˆ ebugging programs D

ˆ esting algorithms T
ˆ rototyping systems P

Programming Example: Trial and Error

Figure 6.2: Trial and Error

This reflects early experimentation concepts applied in programming.

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