Application of Systems Thinking in Scientific Research in Engineering and Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Fernando Ramírez-Paredes, Victor Montenegro Simancas and Doris Ascanta Otacoma

Data and Metadata, 2025, vol. 4, 767

Abstract: This study analyzes the integration of systems thinking with the quantitative scientific method in the teaching of research in engineering and applied sciences. It demonstrates that systems thinking enables a better understanding of complex problems by considering the interrelation between variables, facilitating system modeling in various fields. The results obtained through statistical analysis indicate a significant improvement in students' academic performance after implementing the systems approach. The Wilcoxon test showed a p-value of 5.539 × 10⁻¹⁰, confirming that grades significantly improved in the second evaluation. Additionally, the Shapiro-Wilk normality test revealed that the analyzed variables (nota-1, nota-2, dt1, dt2) do not follow a normal distribution, justifying the use of non-parametric methods. Overall, systems thinking-based teaching reduces learning variability, helping students acquire a more structured knowledge. The findings suggest that this approach can be a valuable tool for teaching research methodology in engineering and applied sciences.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/dm2025767

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