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Science, statistics, and deception.

J C Bailar

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Scientific practices like selective reporting can be deceptive, even if not outright lying. Redefining ethical standards and reducing publication pressure are key to promoting research integrity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Scientific ethics
    • Research integrity
    • Publication practices

    Background:

    • Common scientific practices, while not always deliberate deception, can be misleading.
    • Examples include omitting data weaknesses, post hoc hypothesis testing, and selective reporting of findings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and define potentially deceptive scientific practices.
    • To propose remedies for enhancing ethical standards in scientific research.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of common scientific practices and their ethical implications.
    • Literature review on research integrity and publication pressures.

    Main Results:

    • Identified practices such as selective reporting and inadequate disclosure as potentially deceptive.

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  • Highlighted the role of publication pressure in promoting such practices.

    • Conclusions:

    • A redefinition of ethical standards is necessary to address subtle deceptions.
    • Greater restraint, full disclosure, reader skepticism, and reduced emphasis on publication are recommended solutions.