Is computer science science?

[kikomoo]

Is Computer science science?

Can anyone give me a direction on how to tackle this qns??

[iNow]

Hello Kikomoo,

 

My first step would be to look at the definition of science. Here's one:

 

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/science

The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline; A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

 

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_method

Scientific method refers to bodies of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning. A scientific method consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.

 

 

 

You then think of work on computers, where programming attempts to resolve problems, and look for the overlap.