When does one become a scientist?
Out of a sample size of 495 students that completed the qualitative questions, only 39% of students view scientists as learners. If students view scientists as learners, they view scientists as wanting to gain additional information. Scientists have a passion for learning and want to solve problems. They make mistakes and learn from them. This is described in a non- systematic way.
Students that describe scientists as learners have significantly higher self-efficacy, self-determination, science career motivation, sense of belonging, and science identity.
Out of a sample size of 495 students that completed the qualitative questions, 17% of students view scientists as experts. If students view scientists as experts, they describe scientists as knowing a lot of information. Scientists who are experts tend to be focused on one area and are an expert in that area. Scientists are the best at what they do and are intelligent.
Students who describe scientists as experts have a significantly lower sense of belonging in science and a lower science identity.
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