Scepticism [in Research]

An allegiance to empirical evidence requires that researchers maintain a degree of questioning toward research results and conclusions so that results and explanations are continually re-examined and improved.

 

Cited in Glossary for Academic Integrity. ENAI Report 3G [online] (2018): Adapted from: Responsible Conduct in the Global Research Enterprise A Policy Report (2012). InterAcademy Council/IAP, http://www.interacademies.net/File.aspx?id=19789

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