On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition

by National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, et al.

Book Overview

The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure only if the scientific community devotes itself to exemplifying and transmitting the values associated with ethical scientific conduct.

On Being...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309119707
• ISBN13: 9780309119702
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"