How Might the Demand for Reproducibility in Science Have the Long-Term

question 52

Multiple Choice

How might the demand for reproducibility in science have the long-term effect of compelling honesty?

• A)Any false claims are eventually uncovered. Scientists, therefore, stand to gain most from reporting their results truthfully.
• B)A scientist who has knowingly falsifies any bit of evidence runs the risk of losing credibility for all his or her life's work.
• C)Science is about discovering the rules of nature. A scientist who creates his or her own rules through dishonesty, which may not be reproducible in other laboratories, is not truly doing science.
• D)All of the above are true.

---

Definitions:

Telecommuting

The practice of working from a remote location, often a home office, through the use of technology.

Exploited

The act of using someone or something unfairly for one's own advantage, particularly in regards to labor or resources.

Service Workers

Individuals employed in jobs that provide services rather than goods, including sectors such as healthcare, education, and hospitality.

Nickel and Dimed

A book by Barbara Ehrenreich that explores the impact of low-wage jobs on workers and highlights issues of poverty and social inequality.