Question

how do scientists indicate that they are building on past work in their scientific journal articles?
○ by using established methods to conduct their research
○ by describing past work and how their results fit in
○ by separating the raw data from their interpretation
○ by citing as many references as possible

Explanation:

• Option 1: Using established methods shows following norms but not building on past work.
• Option 2: Describing past work and how new results fit connects new work to prior, indicating building on it.
• Option 3: Separating data and interpretation is about presenting results, not relating to past work.
• Option 4: Citing many references isn't the right way; relevant citations with context matter, not quantity.

Answer:

B. by describing past work and how their results fit in