Text 1: Historian Dr. Rachel Adams studies Cold War science. "Government funding transformed American universities into research powerhouses," Adams writes. "Military and space objectives fueled scientific advances with broad civilian applications."
Text 2: Science policy analyst Dr. Thomas Kim examines funding effects. "Military priorities skewed research toward applications with defense potential," Kim observes. "Scientific questions without military relevance received less attention. Funding shapes what gets studied, not just how much."
What dimension does Kim add to Adams's analysis of Cold War science funding?
That no scientific advances occurred during the Cold War
That funding sources influenced which research questions were pursued
That universities didn't receive any funding
That military objectives had no connection to science
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Adams emphasizes funding's positive effects on capacity. Kim adds that funding shaped research direction—"what gets studied"—creating priorities and neglected areas.
- Evidence: Kim: "Scientific questions without military relevance received less attention."
- Reasoning: Funding affects not just resources but research agenda.
- Conclusion: Kim adds directional bias to Adams's capacity story.
Choice A is incorrect because Kim doesn't deny advances. Choice C is incorrect because Kim acknowledges funding occurred. Choice D is incorrect because Kim traces military influence on science.