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A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIVERGENT PRODUCTION ABILITY AND SCIENTIFIC CREATIVITY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
DR. SURESH BABU
Abstract:
This study explores the relationship between divergent production ability and scientific creativity among secondary school students. Divergent production, characterized by the ability to generate a variety of solutions to a problem, and scientific creativity, which involves the application of novel and effective solutions in scientific contexts, are critical components of effective problem-solving and innovation in education. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research involved assessing divergent production abilities through standardized tests and evaluating scientific creativity through problem-based assessments and project evaluations. Data analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between divergent production ability and scientific creativity, suggesting that students with higher divergent production skills are more likely to exhibit enhanced scientific creativity. These findings have implications for educational strategies and curriculum design, emphasizing the importance of fostering divergent thinking to enhance students' scientific creative capacities. The study concludes with recommendations for integrating divergent thinking exercises into the science curriculum to support and develop students' creative problem-solving skills.