A student is studying science and hopes to one day become employed as a research scientist for a chemical company. What can you infer about this student?

A research scientist investigates questions, interprets evidence, and draws conclusions about chemical substances. Those tasks require strong analytical and reasoning skills, so the best inference is that the student has those skills. Technical design, computer, and math skills may also be useful, but the goal of becoming a research scientist most directly points to analysis and reasoning.

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