Question

What scientists say in research papers vs what they actually mean.

Answer 1

Written in papers: Meaning:
"It has long been known" I didn't look up the original reference

"A definite trend is evident" The data are practically meaningless.

"While it has not been possible to provide An unsuccessful experiment, but I still
definite answers to the question" hope to get it published.

"Three of the samples were chosen for The other results didn't make any sense
detailed study"

"Typical results are shown" This is the prettiest graph.

"These results will be in a subsequent I might get around to this sometime if
report" published/funded

"A careful analysis of obtained data" Three pages of notes were obliterated
when I knocked over a glass of beer.

"After additional study by my colleagues" They didn't understand it, either.

"Thanks are due to person 1 for assistance Person 1 did the work and person 2
with the experiment and to person 2 for explained to me what it meant
valuable discussions"

"A highly significant area for exploratory A totally useless topic selected by my
study" committee

"In my experience" Ones

"In case after case" Twice

"In a series of cases" Three times

"It is believed that" I think.

"It is generally believed that" A couple of others think so, too

"Correct within an order of magnitude" Wrong

"According to statistical analysis" Rumor has it

"It is clear that much additional work will I don't understand
be required before a complete understanding
of this phenomenon occurs"

"A statistically-oritented projection of the A wild guess.
significance of these findings"

"It is hoped that this study will stimulate I quit
further investigation in this field"

Answer 2

@Frostbite this is hard. Lol. Some are like right by each other, idk, but have you tried asking this in the science section?

Answer 3

Oops.

Answer 4

@Frostbite sorry for confusing you, I though that i was in english section.

Answer 5

@ebaxter01 should catch up with this.