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Many Scientists Admit Unethical Practices

Posted by Zonk on from the only-human dept.

jangobongo writes "A surprising number of scientists engage in questionable research practices says a story at the Washington Post. According to a large-scale survey of scientific misbehavior, 15% admit to changing a study under pressure from a funding source. Other reasons for altering data include dropping data from a study based on a gut feeling and failing to include data that contradicts one's own research. This chart gives a quick rundown of the percentage of U.S. based scientists who reported having engaged in questionable research practices according to the survey."

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  1. Ethics by PhotoJim · · Score: 5, Funny

    Next they'll be telling us that politicians aren't ethical either. :) People are always tempted to take the easy route...

  2. I've got one thing going for me! by turtledawn · · Score: 5, Funny

    When I did my last research project, I had no clue what my results meant and made that clear in my paper!

    This was an undergraduate ornithology project that was supposed to take six weeks, according to my advisor. Every professor I've told about it since then has said, that's graduate level at least...

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  3. I for one by Microsift · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't trust the science behind this story!

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  4. Don't listen to this. by kjeldor · · Score: 5, Funny

    The person who wrote conducted this research lied about the results. There are actually no researches whatsoever who falsify data.