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.

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Definitions:

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where one party's gain is the other party's loss, often focused on dividing a fixed resource or amount.

Negative Settlement Range

A situation in negotiations where the minimum offer of the seller is higher than the maximum offer of the buyer, leading to no agreement zone.

Counter Offer

A reply to an original offer in negotiations, where the responding party makes a new proposal that typically alters terms or conditions of the initial offer.

Mixed Motive

Situations or decisions that involve conflicting interests or incentives, often requiring a balance between cooperating and competing actions.