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:

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Maslow

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