G5 - Science - Scientific Attitudes

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1.

Ability to accept failure:

5.

A scientist considers failure as an occasional part of the

scientific activities.
2.

Humility:

A scientist is humble when he admits that he is not free from

commiting errors. He recognizes that there may be better ideas
and realizes that there are individuals whom he may have to
consult to arrive at correct observations and conclusions.

Ability to accept failure:

6.

Humility:

being able to continue trying even if results are not always

successful
3.

Curiosity:

quality or state of being humble

7.

Objectivity:

A scientist shows interest and pays particular attentions to

objects or events. He asks questions and seeks answers.
4.

Curiosity:

Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by

emotions

Interest

8.

Objectivity:

11.

Perseverance:

12.

Perseverance:

A scientist is patient and works hard without complaint.

A scientist is objective if he does not allow his feelings and
biases to influence his recording of observations, interpretation
of data, and formulation of conclusions.
9.

Open-mindedness:

continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties,

failure or opposition
13.

Skepticism:

openness to hear other ideas

10.

Open-mindedness:

doubt concerning basic principles

14.

A scientist listens to and respects the ideas of others. He accepts

criticism and changes his mind if reliable evidence contrdicts his
believes.

Skepticism:

A scientist doubts, questions, and reconsiders conclusions