WorksheetsResearch and Publication Ethics
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
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Class
Date
1.
Best way to avoid Plagiarism is-
a)
Read something and put it as yours
b)
To give credit to author
c)
Use quotations
d)
All of the above
2.
To avoid self Plagiarism -
a)
Don’t publish the article, the second time
b)
Include entire article in quotations
c)
Take permission from the publisher before publishing it
d)
None of the above
3.
What is Research-
a)
Collection of Data
b)
Organisation of Data
c)
Analysis of Data
d)
All of the above
4.
Plagiarism applies to-
a)
Research Publication, term Papers etc.
b)
Photographs and Songs
c)
Ideas
d)
All of the above
5.
Ethical Consideration in Research addresses-
a)
Honesty
b)
Integrity
c)
Sincerity and Truthfulness
d)
All of the above
6.
Plagiarism is defined as-
a)
Act of presenting another’s work
b)
Act of presenting another’s idea
c)
Act of presenting another’s work as your own
d)
None of the above
7.
Why do people Plagiarise-
a)
Lack of confidence
b)
Laziness
c)
Lack of knowledge
d)
All of the above
8.
Which of the following definition does not entail falsification-
a)
The researcher deliberately conceals research result that do not fit the research hypothesis.
b)
The researcher fabricates the data that does not exist.
c)
The researcher over beautifies existing pictures in the research.
d)
The researcher unreasonably manipulates the research data.
9.
When a researcher report the results in such a way that data appears more interesting it can be said to have-
a)
Publication of Data in Research
b)
Data reporting in Research
c)
Selective Data reporting in Research
d)
None of the above
10.
Accuracy in data collection ensures-
a)
Biasness in results
b)
Interpretation of results in correct conclusions
c)
Interpretation of results in wrong conclusions
d)
None of the above
11.
Which of the following is not a synonym of Duplicate Publication-
a)
Redundant Publication
b)
Multiple Publications
c)
Salami Publishing
d)
Fabrication
12.
Which of the following is not a special feature of Research Ethics-
a)
Keeping data secure
b)
Making procedures transparent
c)
Remaining unaware of guidelines of the Research
d)
Consulting code of conduct of the Research
13.
Which of the following is a General Ethical Principle for the Researcher-
a)
Integrity
b)
Honesty
c)
Responsibility
d)
All of the above
14.
Which one of the following shows respect for Intellectual Property-
a)
Be open for criticism
b)
Strive for honesty in communication
c)
Keep promises and act with sincerity
d)
No use of unpublished data without permission
15.
Ethics can be broadly categorised into ______ main parts-
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
16.
The Act of publishing the same data and results in more than one Journal or Publication refers to-
a)
Partial Publication
b)
Duplicate Publication
c)
Deception
d)
Full Publication
17.
Ethics can be defined as-
a)
A process of reasoning in terms of the right thing to do
b)
Rules governing society
c)
The basis of the criminal code
d)
A list of rights and wrongs
18.
Integrity and Transparency are fundamental-
a)
Issues in Business
b)
Requirements in Research
c)
Ethical Principles in Research
d)
Methodologies in Research
19.
Research Ethics committees are-
a)
Committees of Researchers
b)
Convened by Organizations to monitor the Ethical Standards of research project carried out under their auspices or under their name
c)
Committees of Researcher concerned with ethics
d)
None of the above
20.
Full form of COPE is-
a)
Commission of Publication Ethics
b)
Committee of Publication Ethics
c)
Committee on Publication Ethics
d)
Committee for Publication Ethics
21.
A situation when there is a divergence between an Individual’s private interest and his or her responsibility towards an organization is known as-
a)
Clash of Interest
b)
Conflict of Interest
c)
Collision of Interest
d)
None of the above
22.
Which of the following is a revenue source for a journal-
a)
Advertising
b)
Author Fees
c)
Subscriptions
d)
All of the above
23.
Which one of the following is General duty and responsibility of editors-
a)
They are accountable for everything published in their journals
b)
They strive to meet the needs of readers
c)
They strive to constantly improve their journal
d)
All of the above
24.
Full form of WAME is-
a)
World Association for Medical Errors
b)
World Association for Medical Editors
c)
World Association of Medical Educators
d)
None of the Above
25.
Which is not the role of academicians from the following?
a)
to plagiarize
b)
to conduct research
c)
to carry out extension activities
d)
to teach
26.
Fair subject selection, Social and Clinical value and scientific validity are important factors for _____
a)
review of literature
b)
methodology
c)
data collection
d)
writing
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