Describe in detail the differences between the way experts and nonexperts go about solving problems. In your answer, highlight the advantages and disadvantages to being an expert in a field.

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Queenie

7 September, 04:46

Describe in detail the differences between the way experts and nonexperts go about solving problems. In your answer, highlight the advantages and disadvantages to being an expert in a field.

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Casey Hunt · Answer 1

Differences between expert and non-expert when it comes to solving problems inlcudes, but not limited to the following:

1. Expert solves problem faster and concisely, while novice solves the problem at slower pace, and not so clear manner.

2. Expert gives a robust answer to problem, while non expert gives surface, not so deep answer to question.

3. Experts are creative, while novice can be rough in their approach in solving problem

4. Expert solves problem in a methodical manner, while novice tend to solve problem in unsystemic way.

5. Expert generally have hands-on solution compared to novice that seeks answer at greater length before solving the problem.

Advantage of being expert.

1. Chance to earn increase pay

2. Opportunity to impart knowledge

Disadvantage of being an expert

1. Relaxing on the knowledge one has acquired.

2. Tendency not to be inquisitive about new or different areas of knowledge.

Explanation:

Expert is a term that describes a person who has vast knowledge or great understanding of certain subject or areas.

Expert are the sought after guys to solve problem, either in academics or outside school wall such as business, politics, law etc. They often get paid for their services rendered and are well known for their expertise.

However, a Novice is considered to be a person who has little knowledge about a particular subject or area. They are sometimes termed a beginner, which means, as times goes on, with constant learning and relearning, they can as well become expert in their chosen field.

An expert in field ABC may be a novice in field XYZ, while a novice in field XYZ may be an expert in field ABC.

For example, a 15 year practicing lawyer is an expert of law, but may be a novice in finance, most especially if he is not a corporate lawyer or never work in financial industry before. Similar thing is applicable to an Accountant or Economist who is an expert in finance but not in law.