The Culture of Science Scientists and the Scientific Community: The experiences that shape scientists by Anthony Carpi, Ph.D., Anne E. Egger, Ph.D. Reading Quiz Teach with this 1. Scientists are completely objective and never let their personal experiences influence their work. true false 2. While scientists sometimes make mistakes, these mistakes are usually identified by their supervisors when they conduct annual evaluations. journal editors before an article is published. colleagues when they replicate a research study. government organized institutional review boards. 3. Adam Sylvester's research on cortical bone size was partly motivated by his unusually large hands. experiences rock climbing. mother developing osteoarthritis. research advisor. 4. Gregor Mendel did his research in complete isolation. true false 5. 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? The first birth of a baboon in a zoo. Better observation methods of baboons in the wild. New technology that allowed scientists to view the apes without being seen by them. The contributions and diverse views of female anthropologists. 6. Having a mentor when you are just starting out in research is helpful because mentors handle the most complicated aspects of research for you. teach you aspects of research that can’t be taught in a classroom. pay you money and tell you what to research. work in multiple disciplines, so can give you a different perspective. 7. Good researchers always follow a precise and thoroughly planned pathway from start to finish, leaving nothing to chance. true false Score Quiz
