Characteristics of a Scientist.pptx

Characteristics of a Scientist

1. The Characteristics of a Scientist Prepared by T. Angel

2. Curiosity or inquisitiveness. Scientists never stop learning. They show interest and pay particular attention to objects or events. They ask questions and seek answers.

3. Intellectual honesty. Scientists give a truthful report of observations. They do not withhold important information just to please others.

4. Creativity. Scientists are sensitive to problems and can generate original ideas. They are able to find new and alternative answers to a problem.

5. Critical-mindedness. Scientists base suggestions and conclusions on evidence. They prefer accuracy of facts and reliability of sources of information.

6. Humility. Scientists are humble. They admit that they are not free from committing errors. They recognize that there may be better ideas and realize that there are individuals whom they may have to consult to arrive at correct observations and conclusions.

7. Objectivity. Scientists do not allow their feelings and biases to influence recording of observations, interpretation of data, and formulation of conclusions.

8. Patience. Scientists spend time or days of work to finish a task and get an accurate result.

9. Careful judgment . Scientists do not easily jump to conclusions. Their judgment is based on facts and reliable information.

10. Resourcefulness. Scientists think of possible alternative solutions to problems they are working on. They find alternative materials to be used for their experiment.

11. Rationality. Scientists believe that in this world, things happen for a reason. They only accept facts and statements that are supported by proofs.

12. Make observations Ask questions Form hypothesis Do an experiment Collect and analyze result Draw conclusions Communicate the results The Scientific Method

13. Scientific Inquiry Process Skills Helps you understand the world around you 1. Observe – the use of one or more sense: seeing hearing, touching, smelling and tasting

14. ♥ Qualitative observation – uses descriptive words ♥ Quantitative observation- measures quantity such as weight or length of an object

15. Can you give your observations about us?

16. 2. Classifying – is the sorting or arranging of objects and organisms, or events according to their common properties. Arranging things based on their uses and properties helps prevents confusion and promote organized investigation.

17. 3. Measuring- the process of expressing the quantity of the objects’ properties, using the standard called unit.

18. 4. Inferring - the use of logical reasoning to draw conclusions from observations and data. AN inference is a tentative explanation based on the observations made.

19. 5. Predicting- it is the process of making forecast based on observed events. It uses observed patterns, data, or relationships to anticipate results.