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:

Nondiscretionary Fiscal Policy

Government policies related to taxation and spending that automatically adjust without the need for explicit action by policy makers.

Legislative Changes

Modifications or alterations to existing laws enacted by a legislative body that can affect various sectors of the economy or society.

Budget Deficit

The financial situation in which a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a specific period, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.

MPC

The marginal propensity to consume, which measures the change in consumption resulting from a change in income.