What is the matthew effect?

a. a tendency for honors and recognition to go to those scientists who have already achieved recognition

c. the refusal to share unpublished findings with colleagues.

b. a tendency for honors and recognition to go to those scientists who have not achieved any previous recognition

d. the influence of special interests when researching.

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Ryland Moore

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20 September, 07:22

What is the matthew effect?

a. a tendency for honors and recognition to go to those scientists who have already achieved recognition

c. the refusal to share unpublished findings with colleagues.

b. a tendency for honors and recognition to go to those scientists who have not achieved any previous recognition

d. the influence of special interests when researching.

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Piggy · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The matthew effect is a tendency for honors and recognition to go to those scientists who have already achieved recognition. It refers to the idea that in reading (as in other areas of life), the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.