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Chapter 2, Problem 48E
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The value of creativity and that of mathematical ability in the scientific enterprise is to be compared.
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Science is a combination of both creativity and mathematical ability. A scientific proposal is hypothesized by creativity, but explained mathematically. Creativity gives rise to various thoughts responsible for the emergence of a fact, while mathematical ability provides the logic behind it.
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