Science and its role in solving complex problems. Article by Keren Obara.
Science is a systematic endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions (Wilson 1999). The latin word ‘scientia’, meaning knowledge, is the root word for science. Branches of Modern Science include (Cohen 2021): natural science (such as chemistry, biology, and physics which analyze the natural world), formal science (such as mathematics and computer science which study systems governed by numbers, algorithms and rules) and social science (such as psychology, economics, and sociology).
My Master of Science degree was predominantly based on formal science as mathematics, statistics, and data analysis were heavily relied upon for decision making purposes. Software systems such as Arena were used to run simulations of operations management systems. Statistical and Data Analysis software such as IBM Spss Statistics were used to test variables in managerial experiments and come up with predictions for decision making.
Some people call science a ‘white magic’. I understand where they come from because from scientific experiments, solutions to most of humanity’s problems have been derived. It is no wonder that Science is, and has always been, my favorite discipline.
Keren Obara.
Master of Science.
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