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Choose a real-world problem. The problems should be chosen with the intention of applying scientific thinking as a solution.

1. Introduction
a. A description of the problem situation.
b. An explanation of using scientific thinking to solve the problem.

2. Summarize the solution to the problem with a description of how the solution will solve the problem.

(approx 500-word)

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The solution is a 793-word narrative that applies scientific thinking in solving a real-world problem. In this solution, the problem of overspending is tackled and then put through scientific thinking for the purpose of finding applicable solutions. References are listed. A word version of the solution is attached for easy printing.

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Hello Student,
This solution below should get you started. I am supposing that you have already come across with the important points in relation to what scientific problem solving is about. If you haven't yet, the simplest way to do is visit this website as it explains things quite clearly:
http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/jkousen/Sci_Meth/pmethod.htm

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http://www.studygs.net/scimethod.htm

I think that the idea of 'science' and problem solving immediately conjures up numbers and complicated theories in mind but this is not the case. When we say scientific thinking, we just mean follow the procedure that scientists used when they try to solve a problem. It is applicable to any problem from the simplest to the most complex. Good luck!

Sincerely,
OTA 105878/Xenia Jones
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Real World Problem: Overspending

Overspending, simple as it sounds is a problem of individuals, families and organizations/entities. In one-off singular cases, as when a mother overspends by $10 dollars over her grocery budget, this appears to be a non-issue, normal even. But when it becomes pervasive and when the individual is unable to control it, it usually results to bigger problems affecting self (individuals get stress and panic attacks) and family (children often do ...

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