Which of the Following Is NOT True When Studying the Prevalence

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true when studying the prevalence of scientific misconduct in university research?

• A)2 percent of scientists admitted to having falsified or fabricated data
• B)35% of academics admit to knowing that someone else has falsified data
• C)1/3 admit to doing something that would be considered misconduct, outside of falsification of information
• D)¾ of scients changed the design of their study to appease the funding group
• E)Articles are retracted from journals when it is determined that misconduct has happened.

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Definitions:

Void

A term describing a contract or legal agreement that has no legal effect and cannot be enforced by law.

Bequest

In a will, a gift of personal property or money. Also called a legacy.

Personal Property

Refers to movable assets owned by individuals or businesses, excluding real estate.

Estate

Everything that a person owns at the time of their death, including property, assets, and debts, which is managed or settled according to their will or the law.