If, When Writing a Research Report, You Presented Data That

question 57

Multiple Choice

If, when writing a research report, you presented data that had been fabricated and had plagiarized some of the material presented in the research report, you would have, from a research ethics perspective:

• A) Committed a sin
• B) Engaged in research misconduct
• C) Committed a misdemeanor
• D) Committed a criminal act

---

Definitions:

Selling

The process of persuading or influencing a customer to purchase a product or service.

Administrative Expenses

Costs related to the general operation of a business that are not directly linked to production or sales, such as salaries of office staff and utilities.

Cash Disbursements

The payments a company makes during a period, including expenses, debt payments, and purchase of assets.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when producing a product, including costs associated with maintenance, utilities, and quality control.