Which of the Following Is a Deceptive Research Practice

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a deceptive research practice?

• A) using charts and tables to communicate numerical information
• B) asking a business librarian to help you identify online databases that match your needs
• C) discussing a data relationship that you are unsure about with your colleagues
• D) cherry-picking data and adjusting information in your favor
• E) making numerical adjustments in the table by converting counts into percentages

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

Collection of nerve cell bodies, their dendritic processes, and associated neuroglial cells within the central nervous system.

Nuclei

Cellular organelles that contain the majority of an organism's genetic material (DNA), acting as the control center of the cell.

Ganglia

Structures containing a group of nerve cell bodies, typically linked to the peripheral nervous system.

Myelencephalon

The posterior part of the brainstem, comprising the medulla oblongata, involved in regulating vital bodily functions.