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6.17 Key Characteristics of Modern Scientific Methodology

quantitative analysis.

6.17 Key Characteristics of Modern Scientific Method-

ology

6.17.1 Objectivity

Scientific investigations must be free from personal bias. Conclusions are based on
data, not opinions. In computing:

ˆ lgorithm performance is measured using benchmarks A

ˆ esults are compared using objective metrics (time, space, accuracy) R

6.17.2 Systematic Approach

Problems are addressed through well-defined steps rather than random attempts.
Example in computing:

ˆ efining a problem D

ˆ esigning an algorithm D

ˆ mplementing the solution I
ˆ esting and evaluation T

6.17.3 Empirical Evidence

Knowledge is built on observations and experimental results. In computer science:

ˆ erformance testing P

ˆ imulation results S

ˆ xperimental evaluation of models E

6.17.4 Reproducibility

Experiments must be repeatable by other researchers under the same conditions. In

computing:

ˆ haring datasets S

ˆ ublishing source code P
ˆ ocumenting experimental settings D

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