The majority of the scientific community's core members are employed in
A)private industry.
B)think-tanks.
C)universities.
D)the public sector.
E)not-for-profit organizations.

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According to data from the National Science Foundation, over 60% of scientists and engineers are employed by universities or colleges, while less than 20% are employed in the private sector. Think-tanks, not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector employ smaller numbers of scientists and engineers compared to universities. Therefore, the best choice is C) universities.

The Majority of the Scientific Community's Core Members Are Employed