Question

Olivia researched insects that destroy farmers’ crops. Based on this information, she discovered a way to keep the insects away from the plants, without adding any harmful chemicals to the crops. She recorded her conclusion, but did not write down any of the resources she used to learn about the insects. She also did not record information about any of the trials that did not work. Does she need to include this information? A. Yes, because the information could be helpful to other scientists conducting similar research. B. She should include the sources of the articles she read, but the trials that did not work are not important. C. No, because she is the one who made the discovery. Listing the resources she used would give credit to other people. D. No, because Olivia put a lot of time and effort into finding this information. Other people should have to do the same.

Answer 1

C and d are completely incorrect, and b is wrong because you have to include all trials, no matter if they worked or not. A would be your answer

Answer 2

The answer would be A. Yes, because the information could be helpful to other scientists conducting similar research.