Question

When faced with a complex problem in physical science, what is the most effective approach for a scientist to take?

• A. To attempt to solve the problem in its entirety without preliminary analysis.
• B. To break the problem down into smaller, more manageable sub-problems.
• C. To immediately consult with other leading experts in the field for a quick solution.
• D. To focus solely on collecting vast amounts of data before forming any hypotheses.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To break the problem down into smaller, more manageable sub-problems.

• This is a key problem-solving strategy.

• By simplifying the problem into smaller steps,

• it becomes easier to solve and understand the relationships between different parts of the problem.