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What is the main goal of science?
What is the main goal of science?
Which assessment method has the highest weight in the course?
Which assessment method has the highest weight in the course?
What distinguishes scientific thinking from general thinking?
What distinguishes scientific thinking from general thinking?
Which of the following is NOT considered a step in the scientific method?
Which of the following is NOT considered a step in the scientific method?
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In Bloom's taxonomy, which level most directly relates to analyzing information?
In Bloom's taxonomy, which level most directly relates to analyzing information?
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What is one of the main components of scientific thinking?
What is one of the main components of scientific thinking?
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Which concept refers to an educated guess that can be tested?
Which concept refers to an educated guess that can be tested?
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What does shoddy thinking lead to?
What does shoddy thinking lead to?
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Which chapter covers the concept of decision making in the syllabus?
Which chapter covers the concept of decision making in the syllabus?
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What is a common misconception about thinking?
What is a common misconception about thinking?
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What is a key characteristic of scientific thinking?
What is a key characteristic of scientific thinking?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a well-cultivated scientific thinker?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a well-cultivated scientific thinker?
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What does it mean to think open-mindedly in scientific contexts?
What does it mean to think open-mindedly in scientific contexts?
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Why is it important to raise clear and precise scientific questions?
Why is it important to raise clear and precise scientific questions?
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How should a scientific thinker approach data interpretation?
How should a scientific thinker approach data interpretation?
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Which outcome is associated with poor thinking in scientific contexts?
Which outcome is associated with poor thinking in scientific contexts?
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What is likely a result of well-reasoned scientific conclusions?
What is likely a result of well-reasoned scientific conclusions?
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In scientific thinking, why is it important to assess practical consequences?
In scientific thinking, why is it important to assess practical consequences?
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One aspect of scientific thinking involves which of the following?
One aspect of scientific thinking involves which of the following?
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What role do abstract ideas play in scientific thinking?
What role do abstract ideas play in scientific thinking?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Scientific Thinking (SCT 101)
- Lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Sheren Taie, Dr. Ahmed Yakoub, Dr. Heba Hamdy, Dr. Amira Mohey
Assessment Methods
- Assignment: 15%
- Online Quiz: 15%
- Midterm Exam: 30%
- Final Exam: 40%
- Total: 100%
Course Syllabus
- Chapter 1: Thinking Scientifically
- Chapter 2: Elements of science
- Chapter 3: Research report
- Chapter 4: Problem Solving
- Chapter 5: Decision Making
Topics Covered
- What is scientific Thinking?
- Types of scientific thinking- components
- Levels of thinking- Bloom taxonomy- scientific thinkers
- Elements of science- scientific method- collection information
- Implementation of thinkers' tools & phases of thinking
- Concept
- Hypothesis- Research assignment discussion
- Variable
- Strategies and problem solving
- Decision making
Learning Objectives
- Define thinking and scientific thinking
- Define Science
- State the main goal of Science
- Differentiate Science from Technology
- Define Scientific Method
- Describe the steps in Scientific method
Introduction: The Problem
- Everyone thinks; it is human nature.
- Much thinking is biased, distorted, or partial.
- Quality of life depends on quality of thought.
- Shoddy thinking is costly (money and quality of life).
- Excellence in thought must be systematically cultivated.
Introduction: The Solution
- Scientific thinking is a mode of thinking about any scientific subject or problem.
- Thinkers improve the quality of thinking.
- Skillfully take charge of inherent thinking structures.
- Impose intellectual standards.
Scientific Thinking
- A countermeasure to everyone's natural bias.
- A routine of intentional coordination between what we think will happen (theory), what actually happens (evidence), and learning from the difference.
- A skill for every day, at work, and at home.
- Essential and widely applicable.
- A "meta skill" avoiding cognitive biases during problem solving and achieving goals,
Mismatches
- Classic teaching of scientific thinking doesn't transfer well to everyday life.
- Everyday life involves complex, diverse goals different from scientific ones.
Scientific Thinking is a Learned Skill
- Not a default mode of thinking.
- We have natural, unconscious mental mechanisms (especially as adults)
- Needs to be developed/learned
Introduction: The Result
- Well-cultivated scientific thinkers:
- Formulate vital questions clearly and precisely.
- Gather and assess relevant data / information using abstract ideas.
- Come to well-reasoned conclusions / solutions, tested against criteria.
- Think open-mindedly, assessing scientific assumptions, implications, and consequences within convergent systems of thought.
- Communicate effectively with others in proposing solutions to complex problems.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 1 of the Scientific Thinking course, covering the fundamentals of thinking scientifically. It explores the definitions, goals, and components of scientific thinking in detail, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
