1. : Research ethics refers to:
(A) Following rules to protect honesty, integrity, and responsibility in research
(B) Copying results to save time
(C) Ignoring consent in experiments
(D) Publishing only favorable outcomes
2. : Scientific honesty requires researchers to:
(A) Report data truthfully without fabrication or falsification
(B) Manipulate results to fit expectations
(C) Hide errors to protect their reputation
(D) Present only positive outcomes
3. : Which of the following is an example of research misconduct?
(A) Fabricating or falsifying experimental results
(B) Collecting data accurately and transparently
(C) Giving proper credit to co-authors
(D) Following ethical guidelines in human studies
4. : Plagiarism in research occurs when:
(A) Researchers copy others’ work without acknowledgment
(B) Data is collected with informed consent
(C) Proper citations are used in publications
(D) Original research is conducted independently
5. : Why is informed consent important in research?
(A) It ensures participants voluntarily agree to take part with full knowledge
(B) It eliminates the need for ethical review
(C) It guarantees researchers will get funding
(D) It allows experiments to skip safety protocols
6. : Which phrase is most closely related to scientific integrity?
(A) “Truth above all”
(B) “Results by any means”
(C) “Hide errors for success”
(D) “Manipulate for recognition”
7. : Which of the following is NOT considered research misconduct?
(A) Honest errors in data collection
(B) Fabrication of data
(C) Plagiarism in publications
(D) Falsification of results
8. : The ethical principle of justice in research requires:
(A) Equal treatment and fair distribution of risks and benefits among participants
(B) Selecting only wealthy participants for studies
(C) Ignoring the rights of vulnerable groups
(D) Choosing subjects only for researcher convenience
9. : Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a researcher?
(A) Giving proper credit to collaborators and contributors
(B) Excluding co-authors without reason
(C) Withholding data from peer review
(D) Ignoring conflicts of interest
10. : A scientist who publishes all findings, even negative results, is showing:
(A) Scientific honesty and transparency
(B) Research misconduct
(C) Lack of professionalism
(D) Academic dishonesty