Research

Question 1

What is one way that scientists fund their research?

Answer 1

grants

Question 2

In order to obtain funding for their research, scientists write _____ describing the proposed research and its costs.

Answer 2

grant proposals

Question 3

What do scientists typically do with the results of their research?

Answer 3

1. Publish a paper in a scientific journal
2. Give a lecture at a conference
3. Make a poster to present to other scientists

Question 4

Progress in scientific research normally occurs:

Answer 4

in small steps

Question 5

Which journal is designed to appeal to a wider scientific audience?

Answer 5

Nature

Question 6

Most scientists work as part of a group.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

The majority of scientists are able to do their best work alone.

Answer 7

false

Question 8

Basic research discovers new principles and extends the boundaries of knowledge.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

Individual scientists usually need to acquire all of their own funding for research.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

Scientific publications that detail research results are called _____.

Answer 10

journals