how old
2007-04-19 12:39:08 · 14 answers · asked by bigtommywommy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I came out a scientist, and have always been one since my first Tom Swift book. Science is something in my nature, and doesn't require a degree or any age to belong. All are welcome to join too.
2007-04-19 12:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The old professor says: A scientist is one who solves problems using a scientific method. An example of such a method would be...
a. define the problem
b. design an instrument to gather data
c. do the experiment or collect the data
d. analyze the data and look for patterns
e. make your conclusions
Other scientific methods or variations of these steps exist.
So, age is not the criteria...the method is.
Not all scientist are found in laboratories or out in the wilds. Other scientists include those who work in social science, political science, and mathematics. Instruments used to gather data can range from huge telescopes to thermometers and even question forms.
Again...if you solve problems using a scientific method, YOU are a scientist!
2007-04-19 20:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no certain age.
A scientist is a scientist. If you were the smartest 9 year old in the world and invented a bunch of cures for diseases, etc. etc. you would be considered a scientist.
2007-04-19 19:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Sp!ffy. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no age limit only education limits, you got the brains your a scientist
2007-04-22 00:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by hilltopobservatory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no age requirement. You just have to do scientific work that other scientists recognize. This usually requires publishing a scientific paper in a scientific journal.
2007-04-19 22:47:41 · answer #5 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on when you graduate from college and who hires you... You could always be a scientist for Halloween!
2007-04-19 19:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by msbluemd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to be able to read and write
some people are scientists already young
normal maybe late twenties
unless you are a genius than you can be 12
2007-04-19 19:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
after you graduate from college with a degree in science....So about 21 years old
2007-04-19 19:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by NDN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old enough to have a doctorate degree in Physics, Chemistry, etc.
2007-04-19 19:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by the.lilhb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anyone at any age can be a scientist. it's the practice, not the bio.
2007-04-19 19:41:44 · answer #10 · answered by anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋