Explain why social context is important in the development of research ideas

What will be an ideal response?


Scientists are members of society, so they hold the same values of others around them. If people think that an issue is important, scientists will study it because they are likely to think it is important. In addition, the federal government often provides funding for research that can address societal problems, so researchers will agree to study the topics in order to receive funding.

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a. censorship; full access to its services b. licensing; free access to its services c. unlimited service; partial access to its services d. online sports site; only partial access to baseball games e. unlimited duration; partial access, only until 2014

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Which of the following is one of the forms of administration

discussed in the Compare in 6? A) speculative administration B) inept administration C) disloyal administration D) discriminatory administration

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Free riding in the health care system occurs by ______.

A. taking advantage of many of the benefits of the health care safety net that everyone else's insurance premiums provide, without paying the costs themselves B. consuming massive amounts of health care for relatively minor injuries such as scrapes and bruises and leaving less access for those with serious health issues C. buying low-cost insurance to avoid upfront costs and then upgrading an insurance plan when a serious health crisis emerges D. the states expanding their Medicaid programs to cover more citizens knowing that the federal government is paying the cost of the program

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Which statement best describes the relationship of policy analysis to the policy process model?

A. The two activities are essentially separate and independent. B. Completion of the policy process model occurs first, and then policy analysis begins. C. Policy analysis supports the policy process at several points by increasing understanding of problems and possible solutions. D. While only the government completes all steps of the policy process model, many other interest groups are involved in policy analysis.

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