Scientific Misconduct

Ethics are the moral foundation for conducting research correctly and preventing harm.
Ethical research requires honesty, confidentiality, legality, and respect for intellectual property.
Misconduct includes researcher bias, conflicts of interest, and data fabrication (research fraud).
Reasons for unethical research include the desire for fame, the need for quick publication, and poor supervision.
Prevent fraud by keeping meticulous records; failed results must be reported and cited.