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Both aspects involve citing or listing facts and data; in
citing data serves to specify the subject of discussion and the order of listing is irrelevant, while in
it reflects the information's internal structure. Also in common between the aspects is the theme of discussion - expressing and substantiating one's thoughts, as well as the habit of referring to the functioning of living things (people) as if they were mechanisms.
essentially treats facts and data as external, autonomous objects (emphasizing facts, details, principles, algorithms, and the act of expressing them), while
perceives data in the context of its structure and organization (emphasizing constructions, models, proper organization of data, outlines, systems, and structures).
focuses on the what and the how of facts and data, while
focuses on the why - the logical basis of assertions.
focuses on the external proof of assertions - facts, examples, illustrations, concrete data and its interpretation - while
focuses on internal proofs of the logic of statements and the consistency of logical principles applied.