Research And Technology - Program Training Quiz

1. Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section? - The contributions of technicians and other researchers are often listed in the acknowledgments section if they meet only some of the criteria for authorship. 2. Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship? It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author. 3. Which of the following is true regarding authors who seek to publish the same content in multiple papers? Using the same content in multiple papers is deceptive if it is not adequately disclosed to journal editors or other relevant entities. 4. Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship? Having made a significant intellectual contribution to the work. 5. Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers? The corresponding author. 6. Which of the following is the responsibility of each author? Confirming that data have been accurately presented. 7. Which of the following statements is true regarding authorship practices? Different disciplines have different practices about who should be included as an author. 8. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? Presenting someone else's ideas or words and claiming them as one's own. 9. Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship? Having made a significant intellectual contribution to the work. 10. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? Presenting someone else's ideas or words and claiming them as one's own. 11. Which of the following statements is true regarding the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines? Individuals who do not meet the criteria for authorship but who have made a noteworthy contribution are normally listed in the acknowledgments section. 12. Which of the following statements is true regarding authorship practices? Different disciplines have different practices about who should be included as an author. 13. Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship? It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author. 14. The most important factor in determining whether a research collaboration will be successful is: Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about their goals and responsibilities. 15. Which of the following statements is true regarding the regulations that govern research? U.S.-funded research collaborations are often governed by U.S. regulations no matter where the research takes place. 16. What is the most appropriate process for research collaborators to determine which journal they should submit their work to? - The research team should discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing. - Comment The most effective way to identify a suitable journal is for the research team to discuss the issue both before the work begins and throughout the project. 17. Research collaboration can be enhanced by: Discussing intellectual property issues while the collaboration is forming 18. Which of the following is true regarding industry-sponsored research? Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of research results. 19. Which of the following is true about conflicts of interest? Conflicts of interest increase the likelihood of bias. 20. Which of the following most accurately describes an institutional conflict of interest? It occurs when an institution's financial or non-financial interests could interfere with its research activities.