Norman Edmund’s Educational Blog

Personal Attributes. One of the first things to be considered is the personal attributes of the researcher. Is there evidence of
dishonesty
self-delusion
favoritism
extreme bias
emotional instability
recklessness
anti-social disorder
rigid thinking
sensation seeking
Technical Questions. Fairness requires that those involved in a misconduct investigation be technically qualified or have technical advisors so as to reach the correct decision.
Recommended Reading. Evidence of misconduct is […]

In addition to the two previous provisions defining findings of research misconduct, the one above applies. Charging anyone with misconduct is serious business. Thus, the government requires that there be a preponderance of evidence to support the charges.
Let’s define “research process”:
The American Heritage Dictionary defines the noun research as “(1) Scholarly or scientific investigation or […]