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Personality profile of a creative scientist
The personality profile of a scientist is determined by observation, curiosity, logic, creativity, objectivity, and peer review. These traits are important for all scientists, regardless of their field.
When it comes to curiosity, we can say that scientists are curious about their world. They want to know why things happen and how things work.
Patience is another important characteristic which every scientist should possess as they have to repeat experiments multiple times to verify results.
Scientists are courageous as well because they work to discover answers for years and with numerous failures. They recognize that failed experiments provide answers as often as successful ones.
Scientists are detail-oriented. In science, answers are built upon observations and collected data. Close attention to detail is important in the development of scientific theories. Detailed observations in one experiment could also lead to answers in another.
Contrary to popular opinion, scientists must be creative, able to think outside the box and envision things that cannot be seen.
Scientists recognize their work, may take decades, their approach may be wrong and their work could be proven false by future scientists. So, being persistent is another key characteristic which determines the personality profile of a creative scientist.
Scientists are also recognised for their good communication skills. They may need to work as part of a team, share information with the public or collaborate with colleagues around the world.
Scientists need to suspend judgment so they can continue to observe and collect data while searching for the best possible solution. Even though they’re working with a hypothesis in mind, they must remember there are many more hypotheses.
Scientists are critical thinkers and problem solvers as well. They need to analyse information and make critical decisions to solve experimental problems or world problems.
To be creative, scientists need background knowledge, which they acquire by getting to know past scientific work, exchanging ideas with colleagues and tapping into their own experiences
