FSD1089 Dynamics and Productivity of Research Activity in Universities 1990

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What is your motivation for embarking on a scientific career (second most important personal motive)?

Frequencies

Category labels Value n
recognition (authority in the scientific community) 1 16
responsibility 2 6
self-fulfilment in work, interest, inquisitiveness etc 3 46
career prospects 4 10
authority, power, chance to influence decision-making 5 0
salary 6 5
reputation, prestige, social position 7 2
job security 8 7
independence in work, freedom, flexibility 9 98
following the example set by prominent researchers 10 5
possibility to serve society, enhance progress 11 10
other motivation 12 7
not aiming to be a researcher, Master of Science thesis 13 1
can't say, NA 99 4
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Summary statistics

Number of valid cases 217
Maximum 99
Minimum 1
Mean 8.48
Standard deviation 12.865

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