Why Should Journalists Report on the Previous Body of Research

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why should journalists report on the previous body of research when writing about a newly published scientific study?

• A)To highlight pattern and parsimony in scientific research
• B)To demonstrate that they have a background in science
• C)To make it easier for their readers to determine that the story is credible
• D)To prove to their editors that readers will be interested in the story

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Definitions:

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet exhalation.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Inspiratory Reserve Volume is the additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, contributing to the total lung capacity.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath at rest.

Residual Volume

Residual volume is the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful expiration, ensuring that the lungs do not collapse.