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Passage: Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges
Portion in boldface: Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research
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Recently, the number of scientific research projects, and their attendant publications, related to philately, has been growing steadily. Most of this research has focused on the various applications of spectroscopy to analyze color, inks, cancels, and paper characteristics. While the majority of researchers are professors or trained scientists, and the quality of the research is high, many articles have been written by scientists for other scientists. However, the adoption of technology into philately presents a unique challenge: effectively communicating highly technical information to laypersons so they can understand the basic concepts, significance, and potential applications of the scientific findings.
Select Passage for the statement that best describes the purpose of the passage as a whole, and select Portion in Boldface for the statement that best describes the purpose of the portion in boldface. Make only two selections, one in each column.
Select Passage for the statement that best describes the purpose of the passage as a whole, and select Portion in Boldface for the statement that best describes the purpose of the portion in boldface. Make only two selections, one in each column.
| Passage | Portion in boldface | |
| Highlighting the shift in focus towards non-expert authorship in philatelic research | ||
| Arguing that scientists should prioritize communication to the ordinary public while doing research | ||
| Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research | ||
| Advocating for more widespread use of technology in philately | ||
| Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges |
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Passage: Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges
Portion in boldface: Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research
27 Dec 2024, 03:53
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Recently, the number of scientific research projects, and their attendant publications, related to philately, has been growing steadily. Most of this research has focused on the various applications of spectroscopy to analyze color, inks, cancels, and paper characteristics. While the majority of researchers are professors or trained scientists, and the quality of the research is high, many articles have been written by scientists for other scientists. However, the adoption of technology into philately presents a unique challenge: effectively communicating highly technical information to laypersons so they can understand the basic concepts, significance, and potential applications of the scientific findings.
Select Passage for the statement that best describes the purpose of the passage as a whole, and select Portion in Boldface for the statement that best describes the purpose of the portion in boldface. Make only two selections, one in each column.
Select Passage for the statement that best describes the purpose of the passage as a whole, and select Portion in Boldface for the statement that best describes the purpose of the portion in boldface. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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• Highlighting the shift in focus towards non-expert authorship in philatelic research
The passage does not discuss non-expert authorship in any way. It focuses on scientific research and the challenges of communicating findings to laypersons, but there’s no mention of a shift towards non-expert authorship.
• Arguing that scientists should prioritize communication to the ordinary public while doing research
While the passage discusses the challenge of communicating scientific findings, it does not argue that scientists should prioritize communication over conducting research.
• Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research.
Correct for Boldface. The boldface specifically discusses how spectroscopy is applied in philatelic research, making this the most accurate description of its purpose.
• Advocating for more widespread use of technology in philately
The passage acknowledges the use of technology like spectroscopy but does not advocate for its increased adoption.
• Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges
Correct for Passage. The passage as a whole focuses on the growing use of technology in philately and the resulting challenge of communicating technical information to laypersons, making this the best description of its purpose.
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Passage "Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges"
Portion in boldface "Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research"
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1. We're asked to find the statements that best match the purpose of the passage and highlighted text.
2. The passage talks about how research related to philately is growing, what it's about, and the challenge of communicating it. The statement that best matches this is "discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges."
3. Most of this research has focused on the various applications of spectroscopy to analyze color, inks, cancels, and paper characteristics. This highlighted text talks about what spectroscopy is used for in order to better specify what the research is about. The statement that best matches this is "describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research."
4. Our answer would be: Passage - Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges and Portion in boldface - Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research.
2. The passage talks about how research related to philately is growing, what it's about, and the challenge of communicating it. The statement that best matches this is "discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges."
3. Most of this research has focused on the various applications of spectroscopy to analyze color, inks, cancels, and paper characteristics. This highlighted text talks about what spectroscopy is used for in order to better specify what the research is about. The statement that best matches this is "describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research."
4. Our answer would be: Passage - Discussing how advancements in research methods create new challenges and Portion in boldface - Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research.
