Scientific Problems in Research PDF

NAME: ROMEJE DATE: DECEMBER 9 2024 PRESENTATION TITLE SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH  SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH DEFINING SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT A scientific problem is an unresolved question tha...

NAME: ROMEJE DATE: DECEMBER 9 2024 PRESENTATION TITLE SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH  SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH DEFINING SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT A scientific problem is an unresolved question that can be tested through research. It emerges from observations and seeks to understand phenomena or develop theories. 2 THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Scientific method refers to a standardized protocol for observing, asking questions about, and investigating natural phenomena. Simply put, it says look/listen, infer a cause and test your inference. 3  PRESENTATION TITLE THE STEPS OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD 1. Observe natural phenomena (includes reading the science of others). 2. Infer and propose a hypothesis (explanation) based on objectivity and reason. 3. Design an experiment to test the hypothesis: results must be measurable evidence for or against the hypothesis. 4. Perform the experiment and then observe, measure, collect data and test for statistical validity (where applicable). 5. Consider how your data supports or does not support your hypothesis and then integrate your experimental results with earlier hypotheses and prior knowledge. 4  PRESENTATION TITLE THE SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY the goal of a scientific inquiry is to obtain knowledge in the form of testable explanations (hypotheses) that can predict the results of future experiments. 5  PRESENTATION TITLE Differentiating Applied and Basic Research Problems Definition: Research focused on solving specific, practical problems or addressing immediate needs. Purpose: To develop solutions, tools, or technologies that can be directly implemented. Key Features: Goal-oriented and problem-specific. Immediate real-world application. Often industry or society-focused. 6  PRESENTATION TITLE Differentiating Applied and Basic Research Problems Definition: Research aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding fundamental concepts or principles. Purpose: Explore underlying mechanisms or theories without a focus on immediate application. Key Features: Curiosity-driven and theoretical. No direct practical outcomes in the short term. Lays the foundation for applied research. 7  INTERCONNECTEDNESS Basic research often leads to innovations that applied research develops further. Example: DNA structure (basic) → Genetic engineering techniques (applied). 8  SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH KEY CHARACTERISTICS CLARITY AND PRECISION Scientific problems must be clearly defined, focusing on specific aspects of a phenomenon. This precision allows for MEASURABILITY AND targeted investigation and analysis. TESTABILITY Key traits include the ability to measure outcomes and formulate hypotheses that can be tested through experimentation, promoting reliability and validity. 9  SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF PROBLEMS Understanding scientific problems is vital as it IMPORTANCE informs the direction of OF RESEARCH research, influences policy decisions, and drives innovation across various fields. 10  CHALLENGES IN RESEARCH 40% 20% 10% 30% LIMITED LIMITED NAVIGATING ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RESEARCH ETHICAL QUALITY DATA RESOURCES TIMEFRAMES CONCERNS Researchers Funding The pressure to Ethical frequently face constraints produce quick considerations barriers in often limit the results can can complicate obtaining reliable scope and compromise the research design data, which feasibility of depth and quality and hinders their research of research. implementation studies. projects, slowing. 11  SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH FUTURE DIRECTIONS INTERDISCIPLINAR PUBLIC TECHNOLOGICAL Y APPROACHES ENGAGEMENT ADVANCEMENTS Increasing Emerging Bridging traditional participation of the technologies like AI disciplines fosters public in scientific and machine innovative solutions inquiries enhances learning are to complex scientific transparency and transforming problems, encourages broader research encouraging acceptance of methodologies, collaboration among research findings. enabling more varied fields. 12 13