Which of the Following Can Most Accurately Be Described as an Example

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can most accurately be described as an example of "cooking" data?

• A) a researcher repeats a previous study as closely as possible
• B) a researcher changes a few numbers to be more consistent with hypotheses
• C) a researcher "borrows" an idea from another colleague for his/her study
• D) a researcher copies the results section of an old paper into a current submission

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Definitions:

Set Apart

means to distinguish oneself or something as different and superior in comparison to others.

Competition

The rivalry between businesses or individuals for market share, customers, or resources.

Competitive Advantage

refers to attributes that allow an organization to outperform its competitors, including cost structure, product offerings, brand reputation, and customer service.

Sustainable

Pertaining to practices or methods that do not deplete resources or harm the environment, ensuring long-term ecological balance.