Scientists and the Scientific Community

Scientists are completely objective and never let their personal experiences influence their work.

• a.true
• b.false

While scientists sometimes make mistakes, these mistakes are usually identified by

• a.their supervisors when they conduct annual evaluations.
• b.journal editors before an article is published.
• c.colleagues when they replicate a research study.
• d.government organized institutional review boards.

Adam Sylvester's research on cortical bone size was partly motivated by his

• a.unusually large hands.
• b.experiences rock climbing.
• c.mother developing osteoarthritis.
• d.research advisor.

Gregor Mendel did his research in complete isolation.

• a.true
• b.false

In the 1960s and 1970s, the scientific view of baboon culture changed from male-dominated to one in which females provide social stability. What motivated this shift?

• a.The first birth of a baboon in a zoo.
• b.Better observation methods of baboons in the wild.
• c.New technology that allowed scientists to view the apes without being seen by them.
• d.The contributions and diverse views of female anthropologists.

Having a mentor when you are just starting out in research is helpful because mentors

• a.handle the most complicated aspects of research for you.
• b.teach you aspects of research that can’t be taught in a classroom.
• c.pay you money and tell you what to research.
• d.work in multiple disciplines, so can give you a different perspective.

Good researchers always follow a precise and thoroughly planned pathway from start to finish, leaving nothing to chance.

• a.true
• b.false