A Scientific Journal Is a

question 163

Multiple Choice

A scientific journal is a

• A)personal diary kept by a scientist.
• B)periodical that publishes technical and scholarly articles.
• C)detailed record of the daily procedures followed in conducting a study.
• D)collection of biographies of famous scientists.

Recognize the various sources of research ideas.

Identify proper methods for developing a research hypothesis.

Know the role of serendipity in scientific discoveries.

Understand the characteristics of a theory.

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Definitions:

United States

A country in North America comprising 50 states and a federal district, known for its significant global economic and political influence.

Bretton Woods System

A monetary order negotiated in 1944 which established a system of fixed exchange rates, leading to the creation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

Chronic Surpluses

Persistent excesses of income or receipts over expenditures in a budget or balance of payments over a period.

Gold Supply

The total amount of gold available in the market, including mined gold, recycled gold, and central bank reserves, which can affect the global price of gold.