The precise consequences for a scientist whose work has been discredited will vary considerable from context to context. In general terms, however, scientists whose findings have been shown to be false will respond in one of several ways: First, they may refuse to accept the judgment made, perhaps by engaging in significant efforts to justify their work; second, they may return to their foundations and resume their work (presumably, in a more creditable fashion); third, and more rarely, they may give up their scientific work altogether, whether by choice or as a result of the severity of the reaction of the scientific community.
it gave scientists a way to repeat others' work to make sure it was correct
To Verify Their Work
Ada Lovelace, a mathematician and writer known for her work on the first algorithm intended for processing by a computer, is one of the scientists whose name starts with the letter "A."
scientists work together or by themselves
Like most people they live and work where there are jobs.
their ideas and creativity is lessened.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, with novels such as "The Great Gatsby," exposed the materialism and corruption of the Jazz Age, shedding light on the disillusionment and moral decay that characterized 1920s society.
lots, Galileo and others like him whose ideas conflicted with the church were to scared to try and spread the truth
When he had someone else do his home-work for him.
Other scientists
On the work of classical and medieval scientists before them.
Yes, scientists make mistakes. It's what happens in the world of science. It's how progress is made, through trial and error. If something doesn't work they try going at another angle. So, yes scientists make mistakes too
Scientists work on different stuff then historians do.
getting answers to important questions
it gave scientists a way to repeat others' work to make sure it was correct
Scientists
To Verify Their Work