The term used to describe how a well-known scientist is more likely to be credited with a particular scientific discovery than lesser-known colleagues is:
A) the hierarchy rule.
B) prestige seniority.
C) science wars.
D) the Matthew effect.

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The Matthew effect is the term used to describe how a well-known scientist is more likely to be credited with a particular scientific discovery than lesser-known colleagues. This effect is named after the biblical verse "For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them." (Matthew 25:29)

The Term Used to Describe How a Well-Known Scientist Is