RES10. Scientific Inquiry and Ethics Quiz

While investigating how background music affects students' focus, Eliza ensures her procedure is detailed enough that others can replicate it. What scientific principle is she practicing?

• Peer review

• Replicability

• Experimentation

• Hypothesis testing

During a class experiment, Jerome finds results that contradict his hypothesis. He decides to report them truthfully. What value is he upholding?

• Intellectual honesty

• Peer validation

• Confidentiality

• Critical analysis

A group of students copies their literature review directly from a website without citing it. Which ethical principle have they violated?

• Confidentiality

• Informed consent

• Avoidance of plagiarism

• Accurate sampling

Which of the following best shows informed consent in a student-led research study?

• Letting participants sign a blank sheet

• Sending a group message about the study

• Providing a clear explanation of risks and benefits before asking for written agreement

• Asking students to join because everyone else has

Carla adjusted her opinion after analyzing surprising data that contradicted her belief. What attitude does she demonstrate in scientific inquiry?

• Ethical conduct

• Replication

• Open-mindedness

• Bias avoidance

If a researcher manipulates the outcome of their study to match a desired result, which ethical standard is being broken?

• Peer review protocol

• Honesty and integrity

• Confidentiality of sources

• Use of standardized tools

Why is it important to use standardized techniques when conducting a scientific study?

• To please research advisors

• To ensure validity and allow replication

• To speed up the research process

• To get approval from classmates

In a group project, Tanya took credit for a table that her classmate created without acknowledging them. Which principle did she ignore?

• Analyzing data accurately

• Proper source acknowledgment

• Controlling variables

• Informed consent

Which best describes an unethical way to handle unexpected results?

• Altering data to fit the original hypothesis

• Including results in analysis

• Reporting findings honestly

• Repeating the experiment

What is the ethical implication if a researcher shares participants' names in their final report?

• They violated intellectual honesty

• They breached confidentiality

• They failed to get informed consent

• They practiced falsification