What are some qualities that are disirable in a scientist?

Answer 1

science characteristics answerTwo characteristics of scientists are that they are curious and observant. They must observe their surroundings and be curious enough to preform experiments. Without these two characteristics they wouldn't be that good as scientists.

Expanded Answer

The idea is to be detached from the subjective and use 'the scientific method', to analyse and discover things and create new theories. This involves being more 'Inductive' than Deductive, that is using observation and experiment and not being affected by social conditions, language limitations, ruling pardigms etc. It used to be quite popular but recently seems to have fallen a bit out of fashion for many.

Answer 2

The two greatest qualities in any scientist are curiosity and honesty. More earthshattering - and Nobel-Prize winning - discoveries than you can imagine started with the phrases, "Hmmm. I didn't expect THAT to happen...." or "I wonder what will happen if I try THIS..." A scientist MUST be willing to take chances, to try things you have never tried before, to wonder why this or that happens, or why this or that does NOT happen. Take lots of notes, and try new things. This is called "the experimental process".

Scientists will make observations, and come up with theories as to why things work the way they do. Here's where the second essential trait of every scientist comes in; HONESTY. Make experiments, record the results. If the results are not what your theory suggests, then it is the THEORY which is in error, not the experimental results. A real scientist isn't afraid to HONESTLY admit "My theory was wrong, and I have to modify it to account for the experimental results."

Too many so-called scientists refuse to admit that their precious theory might be wrong and they go so far as to fudge the results of their experiments. These people are not scientists at all.

Answer 3

There are a number of important qualities for a scientist; curiosity, intelligence, and persistence. But the most important quality is HONESTY. We've all heard of too many bright, curious people who pretend to be scientists but who are not honest; they lie about their discoveries, they hide or manipulate their experimental evidence, and make up "facts" that support their pet theories while suppressing evidence that disagrees. They promote hysteria and dogma, when often their theories aren't well founded.

Dishonest "scientists" give all of us a bad name.

Answer 4

Critical thinking skills, curiosity, attention to detail, analytical thinking, creativity, persistence, ethics, communication skills, and collaboration abilities are all desirable qualities in a scientist.

Answer 5

Curious, creative, conscientious and courage..

Answer 6

Scientists are smart. Of course. They have knowledge of what they are observing. They are curious and careful. Why not ask a scientist your self? I'm kidding. Hope this helped a ton! <3

Answer 7

intellectual honesty

Argumentative-committal

dare to recede if the wrong

open to the truth he had learned