What Single Factor Is Probably Most Responsible for Keeping Scientific

question 22

Multiple Choice

What single factor is probably most responsible for keeping scientific fraud to a minimum?

• A) Scientists are known to be highly moral individuals who are driven to high standards of honesty.
• B) Scientific method relies on replication of findings from many different laboratories.
• C) All published data must be registered at a central database.
• D) Scientists frequently collaborate with other researchers making scientific fraud impossible.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Budget

A projection of the total costs associated with the direct labor needed for a specific period, based on projected levels of production or services.

Direct Labor-Hour

Direct labor-hour refers to the amount of labor time spent by workers directly manufacturing a product or delivering a service, used as a basis for allocating overhead costs.

Labor Rate

The amount paid per hour of labor, including wages and sometimes additional benefits, for direct and indirect labor.

Direct Materials Purchase Budget

A financial plan that estimates the raw materials required for production and their associated costs, aiding in financial and operational planning.