Question

Which of the following best exemplifies 'intellectual honesty' in science?

• A. Rigorously documenting all experimental procedures for reproducibility.
• B. Admitting when an experiment failed and explaining why
• C. Consulting with multiple experts to ensure the validity of a research hypothesis.
• D. Publishing only complete and conclusive studies to avoid misleading the public.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Admitting when an experiment failed and explaining why

• Intellectual honesty involves being truthful and transparent about the process and results, including failures, which can also provide valuable information.