This is a pretty funny email exchange. Veteran researcher introduces rookie researcher to reality in a firm but gentle way.
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Background: a manuscript led and funded by researcher V (veteran) but mostly written by researcher N (noob) was recently accepted for publication. I was the analyst working on the project.
Researcher N spoke with another veteran researcher who suggested he do a similar analysis with a slightly different sample selection. This is an efficient way to boost his publication count early in his career.
E-mail paraphrase...
N: Hey, we should do this other paper. I'd love to work with you both again!
V: Sounds great, but the analyst's time is not cheap. Do you have any funding?
You could almost hear the cold water exiting the bucket.
N:
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