FSD1089 Dynamics and Productivity of Research Activity in Universities 1990

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

Frequencies

Category labels Value n
recognition (authority in the scientific community) 1 31
responsibility 2 12
self-fulfilment in work, interest, inquisitiveness etc 3 21
career prospects 4 17
authority, power, chance to influence decision-making 5 4
salary 6 13
reputation, prestige, social position 7 8
job security 8 10
independence in work, freedom, flexibility 9 31
following the example set by prominent researchers 10 4
possibility to serve society, enhance progress 11 30
other motivation 12 28
not aiming to be a researcher, Master of Science thesis 13 0
can't say, NA 99 8
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Summary statistics

Number of valid cases 217
Maximum 99
Minimum 1
Mean 10.12
Standard deviation 17.857

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