The Office of Research Integrity Defines Misconduct for Purposes of Research

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Office of Research Integrity defines misconduct for purposes of research. Which of the following characteristics is not part of their description?

• A) Examples include fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.
• B) Research practices must represent a significant deviation from commonly accepted practices.
• C) Research behaviors must be intentional, knowing, or reckless.
• D) Misconduct includes honestly made errors, if these could have been foreseen or prevented.

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Definitions:

Current Costs

The present-day costs of goods and services, not adjusted for inflation.

Logrolling

The practice of exchanging favors, especially in politics by reciprocal voting for each other's proposed legislation.

Vote Trading

The practice of exchanging votes among legislators to achieve a desired outcome on specific bills or policies.

Legislators

Individuals who are members of a legislative body, responsible for discussing and enacting laws in a particular jurisdiction.