Can a Person Claim Himself/herself to Be a Scientist If

question 47

Multiple Choice

Can a person claim himself/herself to be a scientist if he/she no longer does experiments?

• A)No. Officially defined, a scientist is a person actively engaged in experimentation.
• B)No. Since experimentation is one of the four key components of the scientific process, any person no longer actively engaged in performing experiments cannot officially claim to be a scientist.
• C)Yes and No. A person may claim to be a scientist but the scientific community no longer officially recognizes him/her as such.
• D)Yes. A professional scientist is recognized for more activities than the performance of actual experiments.

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Definitions:

Management Exception

A policy or practice where managers intervene or take action based on significant deviations from expected results or predefined standards.

Actual Performance

The real, observed output, result, or productivity as opposed to planned or expected performance.

Opportunity Situation

Refers to a set of circumstances that presents a chance for an individual or organization to achieve a specific goal or benefit.

Management By Exception

A management strategy where managers intervene only when performance deviates significantly from set standards.