Ph.D Paper 1 Relationship Between Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability Among B.Sc. Students

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to find the correlation between creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among B. Sc. students. These cognitive skills are viewed as crucial for success in schooling, creativity, and scientific research. This descriptive survey study involved 300 B.Sc. students of the teaching staff were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills were assessed using standardized scales. Data were analyzed using statistical techniques, including Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation, t-test, and ANOVA. The findings revealed strong positive correlations among creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, indicating that these higher-order cognitive skills are closely interconnected among undergraduate science students. This study recommends the systematic integration of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) into science education through learner-centered instructional approaches. Future research may employ longitudinal or experimental research designs involving larger and more diverse samples to further investigate the causal relationships among these cognitive variables and examine the influence of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, on higher-order thinking skills.