Their results will be unchangeable. The research team may become famous. The publishing company may make money. Their discoveries can be built on by other researchers.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: A research team has made new discoveries about magnetism. Which of these statements best describes the value to society of publishing their discoveries?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- Their results will be unchangeable.
- The research team may become famous.
- The publishing company may make money.
- Their discoveries can be built on by other researchers.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

Their discoveries can be built on by other researchers.