MrMarsh Changed Some of the Data in a Study Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mr.Marsh changed some of the data in a study because he thought that it didn't fit with the rest of the data.He didn't mean any harm,but there is a problem.If he doesn't disclose the fact that he changed the data he could be guilty of

• A)violation of the Nuremberg Code.
• B)plagiarism.
• C)scientific misconduct.
• D)skipping research steps.

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