# Scientific Problem Selection Foundational Reference

> Sub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Foundational Reference.

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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# Foundational Reference

## Foundational Reference


**Fischbach, M.A., & Walsh, C.T. (2024).** "Problem choice and decision trees in science and engineering." *Cell*, 187, 1828-1833.

Based on course BIOE 395 taught at Stanford University.