Solving Everyday Problems With the Scientific Method: Thinking Like a Scientist

235 Pages·2009·1.1 MB·English

by  Don K. Mak

Solving Everyday Problems
with the Scientific Method
Thinking Like a Scientist
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Solving Everyday
Problems
with the
Scientific Method
Thinking Like a
Scientist Don K Mak
Angela T Mak
Anthony B Mak
World Scientific
NEW JERSEY • LONDON • SINGAPORE • BEIJING • SHANGHAI • HONG KONG • TAIPEI • CHENNAI
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Mak, Don K.
Solving everyday problems with the scientific method : thinking like a scientist / by Don K. Mak,
Angela T. Mak, Anthony B Mak.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-981-283-509-3 (hardcover)
1. Science--Methodology. 2. Problem solving--Methodology. I. Mak, Angela T.
II. Mak, Anthony B. III. Title.
Q175.M258 2009
501--dc22
2008052087
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Printed in Singapore.
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In memory of
My uncle, Mr. Mak Chung Lun, a kind-hearted gentleman, who
was separated from his wife after only a few years of marriage+.

DKM

+ His observant mother, Ms Chow Chu, repeatedly cautioned him not to marry
his wife. Even on the night before his wedding, she pleaded with him, “It is still
not too late. I cannot stay with you for the rest of your life. You are the one
who will be living with your spouse.”
Her scientific premonition proved to be true.
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Claimers and Disclaimers
The events given as examples in this book have actually
occurred. However, the names of the people, places, as well as
some of the minor details have been changed to protect privacy.
Solutions of some medical problems mentioned in this book
may not work for everyone. Patients should observe, hypothesize,
and experiment under the supervision of medical doctors.

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Preface
Bunny was born a happy baby. She spent her whole day playing,
eating, and sleeping. There was nothing to worry about. Life was
great.
As time went on, she grew a bit bigger, and she was more
aware of her surroundings. And she had to take responsibility to
take care of herself. Events did not always happen the way that she
wanted. Problems occurred that she did not know how to handle.
Life became miserable.
One day, Bunny met Mr. Rabbit. Mr. Rabbit is a wise
sage. He listened to Bunny’s difficulties. He understood what her
obstacle was. So he taught her The Scientific Method. Not only
would The Scientific Method help her solve problems in situations
that she is familiar with, it would also improve her thinking skills
in environments that she is not accustomed to.
Bunny learnt The Scientific Method, and she practices it
every day if and when she gets a chance. She is able to solve more
problems than she ever could. And she lives happier ever after.

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