Many Scientists Admit Unethical Practices

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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[paulsgre]

Further proof that the evangelicals are right; science is sinful. Jesus Christ died so that I can fudge my data.

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Re:The cause of cancer is a coverup.

[M1FCJ]

Good luck finding a substantial test group to eat raw animal protiens till mortality.

Probably your test subjects would die even younger because of all of the parasites they picked up from the raw meat.

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[artson]

"I just read a bunch of the Bill Moyer thing (third link in parent), and he convinced me that his conclusions aren't to be trusted."

So let's see, on the one hand we have Mr Bill Moyers, twenty-four carat, sixteen ounces to the pound, internationally respected and revered journalist, renowned for personal bravery and integrity, and on the other hand, we have you. You who won't even come out and say what you have to say, but cast doubt on either his honesty or intelligence by vague innuendo.