DrJacobs Is in Charge of a Research Lab

question 64

Multiple Choice

Dr.Jacobs is in charge of a research lab.Typically, after her students complete each project and submit the work for publication, Dr.Jacobs insists her name is placed first on the manuscript.Dr.Jacobs argues that this is because the work was done in her lab.Which part of the APA ethics code is Dr.Jacobs violating?

• A)8.11: Plagiarism
• B)8.12: Publication Credit
• C)8.10: Reporting Research Results
• D)8.13: Duplicate Publication of Data

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Definitions:

Zero Slope

A horizontal line on a graph, indicating that there is no change in the y-value (vertical) regardless of the change in the x-value (horizontal); it represents a constant function.

Positive Slope

Indicates an upward trend on a graph, demonstrating that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, especially used in the context of supply and demand curves in economics.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals for personal needs or wants.

Income

Earnings received by an individual or entity, typically in the form of wages, salaries, or various types of investments.