Characteristics of Experimental Science in the Nineteenth Century Included

question 26

Multiple Choice

Characteristics of experimental science in the nineteenth century included

• A)prolific breakthroughs in many fields.
• B)a working out of the great discoveries of the Scientific Revolution but few new breakthroughs.
• C)a lowering of the prestige of the scientist as science became increasingly identified with business.
• D)generalization rather than specialization.
• E)research that was limited only to scientists with sufficient personal wealth.

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Definitions:

Raise

An increase, typically referring to salary, wages, or funds.

Corporate Philanthropy

The effort or inclination of companies to promote the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations of funds or time.

Non-Profit Organizations

Entities that operate for the welfare of the public or a specific group of people, reinvesting all profits into their mission rather than distributing them to owners or shareholders.

Sabbatical Leaves

Authorized absences from work, typically for academic or research pursuits, granted to employees as a benefit or reward.