Assimilator

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona

Strong AC and RO
Strength lies in ability to create theoretical models
Excel in inductive reasoning
Excel in assimilating disparate observations into integrated explanation
Less interested in people, more concerned with abstract concepts
Less concerned with practical use of theories
Important that theory is logical, sound and precise
If theory does not "fit the facts" assimilator will likely disregard or reexamine facts
e.g.-basic scientists, mathematicians, research, planning

 

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This website was last updated on Thursday, August 16, 2001 10:43 AM.  This is version 1.1.  If you have any questions about this site, please email ddavies@ag.arizona.edu.  If you have any questions about the course, please email Dr. James Knight at jknight@ag.arizona.edu.