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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Definitions:

Terrestrial Biomes

Large community of plants and animals that occupy distinct regions of land, characterized by specific climate patterns, plant and animal species.

Representative Organisms

Species that serve as examples or proxies for a larger group of organisms, often used in research studies.

Savanna

A grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently small or widely spaced so that the canopy does not close, allowing sunlight to reach the ground and support an underlayer of grass.

Nekton

Aquatic animals that are able to swim and move independently of water currents, such as fish, whales, and squid.