2007-01-01 22:29:05 · 3 answers · asked by irfan b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
ologist means to one who studies
so a technician is one who works at the task and the other is one who studies the subject
2007-01-01 22:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A technician goes to college for a 2 year degree A technologist has a 4 year degree and the pay between the two reflects the difference
2007-01-01 22:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by teresa.hereford@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The derivation of 'technician' is 'technique' . It refers to a person who uses various techniques in his work, eg a laboratory or dental technician.
The deriviation of 'technologist' is 'technology' which is a science and a technologist is involved in the use of these scientific processes.
2007-01-02 03:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Palamino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋