The efforts of a particular scientific researcher should be judged by:

A. his or her success or failure.

B. the success or failure of the research program he or she is taking part in.

C. how well the scientist carries out his or her role in the program.

D. the originality of his or her thought.
E. A scientist's efforts can't be judged.


Answer: C

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