Why Is Plagiarism Considered to Be a Violation of Research

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Multiple Choice

Why is plagiarism considered to be a violation of research ethics?

• A)It involves the falsification of data.
• B)It isn't a violation of research ethics.
• C)It involves direct harm to research subjects.
• D)It is the theft of someone else's words or ideas.
• E)It is releasing the private personal information of subjects.

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Definitions:

Contingency Loss

A potential financial loss that may occur in the future due to uncertain events or conditions.

Debt Principal

Debt Principal is the original amount of money borrowed in a loan, excluding any interest or fees.

Interest Payment

The amount paid by a borrower to a lender as compensation for the use of borrowed money.

Cash Equivalent

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.