It Is Important for Standards of Ethics in Research

question 20

Multiple Choice

It is important for standards of ethics in research:

• A)That each researcher learns the basic rules of research.
• B)That each researcher swear an oath of ethics.
• C)That each researcher becomes an ethically reflective practitioner.
• D)That each student read at least one book on research ethics.

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Definitions:

Oil Pollution

The release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, particularly the marine ecosystem, due to human activity, leading to environmental damage.

Salt Marshes

Coastal ecosystems in the intertidal zone, characterized by salt-tolerant plants and a major hub for biodiversity.

Oil Decomposition

The natural or chemically-induced breakdown of oil substances, leading to their transformation into simpler compounds over time.

Oil Pollution

Contamination of the natural environment, particularly water bodies, with petroleum products which cause damage to wildlife and ecosystems.