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A researcher writes a grant proposal to repeat an experiment that was recently published by another researcher. Which of the following statements best supports the grant proposal?  

A. Repeating the published work will provide independent confirmation of the results.

B. Repeating published work with changed variables will extend the previous results.

C. Funding this important research will benefit science in the long term.

D. Funding this grant proposal will allow this laboratory to continue to study this topic.

Answer Explanation:

The statement that best supports the grant proposal is a. Repeating the published work will provide independent confirmation of the results. Independent confirmation of results is an important part of the scientific process. By repeating an experiment that was recently published by another researcher, the researcher writing the grant proposal can provide additional evidence to support or refute the original findings.

b.Repeating published work with changed variables will extend the previous results, but this is not the main goal of repeating an experiment.

c.Funding this important research will benefit science in the long term is a general statement that does not specifically support the grant proposal to repeat an experiment.

d. Funding this grant proposal will allow this laboratory to continue to study this topic is also a general statement that does not specifically support the grant proposal to repeat an experiment.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea?

    A. People kept begging us for more photos.

    B. Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world.

    C. They have quite distinct and remarkably charming personalities.

    D. We created a social media account for fans to follow their adventures.

    Answer Explanation

    Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world can be combined to form a paragraph as it is the only sentence giving a clear definition of what is being talked about.

  • Q #2: Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this hour, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable tinkling of shattered glass. She froze, as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked She’s into motion, He broke into a run... in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the last few steps of each fight. Shia didn't stop running and he had burst through the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car, His heart continued racing until he was at home in bed. He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep, don't think I can work late anymore" Which of the following is the topic of the excerpt?

    A. A building with poor lighting and security

    B. A mysterious experience at work

    C. A boss's expectations of an employee

    D. An employee who is easily scared

    Answer Explanation

    The passage describes a mysterious experience at work

  • Q #3: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather-forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?

    A. A memoir from a member of The Groundhog Club

    B. A record of weather patterns in the last decade

    C. A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania

    D. An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.

    Answer Explanation

    Weather patterns in the last decade would determine the reliability of the predictions of the symbolic metrology of the Groundhog’s day.