Scientists
Scientists
Scientists (pronunciation: /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/) are individuals who conduct scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. The term "scientist" was coined by the philosopher William Whewell in 1833.
Etymology
The term "scientist" comes from the Latin word scientia, which means knowledge. It was first used in the English language in 1834 by William Whewell to denote a person who carries out scientific research.
Related Terms
- Scientific Method: A systematic approach used by scientists to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.
- Research: A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding.
- Experiment: A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
- Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation.
- Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.
Types of Scientists
Scientists can be categorized based on the field of science they specialize in. Some of the common types of scientists include:
- Biologist: A scientist who studies living organisms and their relationship to the environment.
- Chemist: A scientist who studies the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compounds.
- Physicist: A scientist who studies matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
- Astronomer: A scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies.
- Geologist: A scientist who studies the solid, liquid, and gaseous matter that constitutes the Earth and other terrestrial planets.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scientists
- Wikipedia's article - Scientists
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