PSYCH 490.002 Survey 1
Perceptions of scientific practices

The following statements reflect different values about how the scientific research community should function, according to studies of scientists’ work. Use the scale below to indicate the extent to which you personally feel it ACTUALLY REPRESENTS the behavior of most scientists.

Source: Kardash, C. M. & Edwards, O. V. (2012). Thinking and behaving like scientists: Perceptions of undergraduate science interns and their faculty mentors. Instructional Science, 40(6), 875–899. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-011-9195-0.
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Scientists are generally motivated by the desire for knowledge and discovery, and not by the possibility of personal gain. *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists make an attempt to consider all new evidence, hypotheses, theories, and innovations, even those that challenge or contradict their own work. *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists generally assess new knowledge and its applications based on the reputation and past productivity of the individual or research group. *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists openly share new findings with all colleagues. *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists generally invest their careers in promoting their own most important findings, theories, or innovations. *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists compete with others in the same field for funding and recognition of their achievements. *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists generally evaluate research only on its merit (i.e., according to accepted standards of the field). *
not at all
a great deal
Scientists emphasize the protection of their newest findings to ensure priority in publishing, patenting, or applications. *
not at all
a great deal
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