Scientific Thinking (SCT 101) Lecture Notes PDF

Scientific Thinking (SCT 101) Assoc. Prof. Sheren Taie Dr. Ahmed Yakoub Dr. Heba Hamdy Dr.Amira Mohey Lect 1 Dr. Ahmed Yakoub  Assessment Methods: ◻ Assessment weight ◻ Assignment 15 % ◻ Online Quiz...

Scientific Thinking (SCT 101) Assoc. Prof. Sheren Taie Dr. Ahmed Yakoub Dr. Heba Hamdy Dr.Amira Mohey Lect 1 Dr. Ahmed Yakoub  Assessment Methods: ◻ Assessment weight ◻ 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 4 ◻ What is scientific Thinking? ◻ Types of scientific thinking-scientific thinking components ◻ Levels of thinking-bloom taxonomy-scientific thinkers ◻ Elements of science-scientific method-collecting information implementation of tools of thinkers as well as scientific method into phases of thinking ◻ Concept ◻ Hypothesis-Research assignment discussion ◻ Variable ◻ Strategies and problem solving ◻ Decision making 4/1/2021  Chapter 1 Thinking Scientifically Lect 1 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 One of the main functions of human mind is …. THINKING ….. What is a Thinking ◻ Thinking is the activity of using your brain by considering a problem or possibility or creating an idea. Introduction :The Problem ◻ The Problem ◻ Everyone thinks; it is our nature to do so. ◻ But much of our thinking, is biased, distorted, or partial. ◻ The quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. ◻ Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. ◻ Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated.  Much of our thinking, is biased, distorted, or partial 10  Shoddy Thinking Is Costly, Both In Money And In Quality Of Life. 11 4/1/2021  Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated 12 13 4/1/2021 14 15 16 17 Introduction :The Solution ◻ The Solution ◻ Scientific thinking is that mode of thinking — about any scientific subject, content, or problem — in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully taking charge of the structures inherent in thinking and imposing intellectual standards upon them.  Scientific Thinking 19 1 2 3 20 21 1 2 22 4/8/2021 23  Introduction :The Result ◻ The Result: A well cultivated scientific thinker: ◻ raises vital scientific questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely; ◻ gathers and assesses relevant scientific data and information, using abstract ideas to interpret them effectively; ◻ comes to well-reasoned scientific conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards; ◻ thinks open-mindedly within convergent systems of scientific thought, recognizing and assessing scientific assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and ◻ communicates effectively with others in proposing solutions to complex scientific problems.