For Early Career Professionals, What Is the First Step in Conducting

question 69

Multiple Choice

For early career professionals, what is the first step in conducting scientific research?

• A) Developing a focused research question
• B) Identifying an area of original research
• C) Identifying a professor or other experienced researcher to serve as a mentor
• D) Finding one or more senior colleagues who are willing to serve as formal or informal mentors

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