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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Definitions:

Territorial Claims

Declarations by a country asserting sovereignty over an area, often based on historical or legal grounds.

Executive Agreements

Agreements between the head of government of one state and the government of another that are less formal than treaties and do not require legislative approval.

Senate Approval

A requirement for certain proceedings and decisions, including the ratification of treaties and the confirmation of Cabinet members and other federal officials, needing a majority vote in the Senate.

Foreign Affairs

Activities, policies, and relations between governments or institutions of different countries, including diplomacy, trade agreements, and international partnerships.