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<p>Created page with &quot;A &#039;&#039;&#039;scientist&#039;&#039;&#039; is a person engaging in a systematic activity to acquire <a href="/index.php/Knowledge" title="Knowledge">knowledge</a> that describes and predicts the natural world. == Description == In a more restricte...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>A '''scientist''' is a person engaging in a systematic activity to acquire [[knowledge]] that describes and predicts the natural world.<br /> <br /> == Description ==<br /> <br /> In a more restricted sense, a scientist may refer to an individual who uses the [[scientific method]].<br /> <br /> The person may be an expert in one or more areas of [[science]].<br /> <br /> This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word. <br /> <br /> Scientists perform research toward a more comprehensive understanding of nature, including physical, mathematical and social realms.<br /> <br /> [[Philosophy]] is a distinct activity that is not generally considered [[science]].<br /> <br /> [[Philosophers]] aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of intangible aspects of reality and experience that cannot be physically measured.<br /> <br /> Scientists are also distinct from [[engineers]], those who design, build, and maintain devices for particular situations; however, no engineer attains that title without significant study of [[science]] and the [[scientific method]].<br /> <br /> When science is done with a goal toward practical utility, it is called applied science.<br /> <br /> An applied scientist may not be designing something in particular, but rather is conducting research with the aim of developing new technologies and practical methods.<br /> <br /> When science is done with an inclusion of intangible aspects of reality it is called [[natural philosophy]].<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Science]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientist Scientist] @ Wikipedia<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Occupations]]<br /> [[Category:Science]]</div>

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