A researcher who does not disclose that a portion of the data from the original study sample was not used in the final data analysis could be accused of:
a. infidelity.
b. lack of scientific objectivity.
c. plagiarism.
d. scientific misconduct.
ANS: D
Examples of scientific misconduct include fabrication, falsification, or forging; manipulation of design or methods; selective retaining or manipulation of data; plagiarism; and irresponsible collaboration.
Lack of scientific objectivity is problematic and can lead to biased results.
Infidelity does not describe this situation. Infidelity implies not remaining true to the chosen method used.
Plagiarism is a specific type of misconduct in which the researcher represents someone else's work as his or her own.
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