Fraud in Science Is Rare Because It Is Difficult to Commit

question 9

Multiple Choice

Fraud in science is rare because it is difficult to commit. Why is it difficult to commit fraud in science

• A)Science requires that experimental and theoretical findings be reproducible.
• B)All scientists are bound by a code of ethics preventing them from publishing fraudulent work.
• C)Scientific results are reviewed by other scientists before they are published.
• D)Scientific journals only allow certain highly trusted individuals to publish their work.
• E)Science requires that experimental and theoretical findings be reproducible and scientific results are reviewed by other scientists before they are published.

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