Scientific Attitude

Its an attitude that the scientist should possess A set of attitude that students study science should possess

Scientific Attitude
Curiosity Determination Open-mindedness Acceptance of Results Objectivity Humility Skepticism Patience Reflection Empathy for human condition Honesty

Curiosity
Always try to seek, inquire, discover.

Determination
Be persistent in your endeavors. Be firm and self-confident.

Open mindedness
Open yourself to new ideas. Do not be one sided.

Acceptance of Results
Consider failure as a step towards succcess because it gives you additional scientific information on what to avoid. Failure is a part of a continuum of research.

Objectivity
Do not be influenced by anything but pertinent physical observations.

Humility
Being modest and unassuming.

Skepticism
Do not accept things blindly without questioning. Develop the doubting attitude unless presented with reliable data.

Patience
Wait calmly for the result of the investigation since most scientific study takes time.

Reflection
Being able to monitor and assess one s behavior/action.

Empathy for human condition

Putting oneself in the position of another person

Honesty
Be truthful with the all result. Manipulating results may cause misinterpretation of your work.

Scientific Attitudes
What is Science? Science is a way of learning about the natural world Successful scientists possess certain important attitudes, or habits of mind

Scientific Attitudes
Curiosity Honesty Open-Mindedness and Skepticism Creativity

Scientific Attitudes
Curiosity An important attitude that drives scientists Question Explore Investigate

Scientific Attitudes
Honesty Good Scientists always report their observations and results truthfully

Scientific Attitudes
Open-Mindedness and Skepticism Scientists need to be open-minded capable of accepting new and different ideas

Scientific Attitudes
Open-Mindedness and Skepticism Scientists also need to be skeptical having an attitude of doubt

Scientific Attitudes
Creativity Coming up with inventive ways to solve problems or produce new things