What do scientists do on a daily basis?

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Scientists plan and execute experiments, analyze data and document results, and write grants and make funding requests on a daily basis. If the scientist works in academia, they also teach classes, advise students, and guide student research studies. Scientists work in just about every field imaginable.

Some daily tasks of scientists include:

Plan and execute experiments. Scientists design and plan their research projects, which means defining research questions, developing hypotheses, and designing experiments or observational studies to test their hypotheses. They then collect data through experiments, fieldwork, surveys, and observations.
Analyze data and document results. When data is collected, scientists use statistical methods to draw conclusions. This involves specialized software, statistical tests, and visualizing data to identify trends.They write research papers, prepare presentations, and attend conferences to present their work.
Grant writing and funding acquisitions. Many scientists rely on external funding to support their research projects. This means a good amount of time is dedicated to writing grant proposals, seeking funding opportunities, and submitting applications to secure financial support for their work.