Question

Many scientists contributed to the current model of atoms. Which of the following offers a hypothesis on how people’s backgrounds and interests influence their work?

a.A person with more activities and interest is more creative and intelligent.
b.A person’s background and interests can give him a unique perspective in his research.
c.If a person has an outside influence on his work, it is more credible to the general public.
d.A person’s involvement in arts and literature will help them notice more details in their research.

Answer 1

The statement that offers a hypothesis on how people’s backgrounds and interests influence their work is that a person’s background and interests can give him a unique perspective in his research. The correct option is B.

Explanation: Alot of scientist has contributed one way or the other in the model of atoms and this was soo because of their background and interests which gave them a unique perspective in the study of the model of atoms. For example John Dalton who was known to propose the atomic theory, studied chemistry( he had a strong background in knowledge of chemistry) and he had interest in the study of the physical properties of the atmosphere and other gases. This gave him a unique perspective in his research works.