Question One
The scientific method is an integral part of research. A scientific method is defined as a step by step process that researchers use as a means to decrease experimental error and bias and increase accuracy while making conclusions about the world around them (Bailey, n.d.). Helmenstine (2016) states that the six steps involved in a scientific method include making an observation, asking a question, developing a hypothesis, conducting an experiment, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions. Experimental control is a technique used by researchers where variables are controlled to gain more reliable outcomes in a study (Helmenstine, 2016). According to Lucker (2016a), it is highly unlikely that researchers can control all of the variables in an experiment that involves human subjects. This makes it quite difficult to use experimental control for most studies in clinical practice in speech-language pathology since they predominantly require …show more content…
29). Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work as their own without acknowledgment of their sources. Self-plagiarism is a form of plagiarism that occurs when a person submits his or her own work more than once without citing its origin (Lucker, 2016b). Fabrication is the act of creating data for experiments or research. Trimming is altering data in experiments or research to get desired results (Irwin et al., 2008). Professionals that engage in research misconduct are not in adherence to the ASHA Code of Ethics, which leads to serious consequences. Consequences that can be sanctioned by the Board of Ethics include the suspension or revocation of ASHA membership and/or certification for a given period of time. Another consequence is reprimand in the ASHA Leader with public exposure of the disciplinary action taken by the board (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
The scientific method is an integral part of research. A scientific method is defined as a step by step process that researchers use as a means to decrease experimental error and bias and increase accuracy while making conclusions about the world around them (Bailey, n.d.). Helmenstine (2016) states that the six steps involved in a scientific method include making an observation, asking a question, developing a hypothesis, conducting an experiment, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions. Experimental control is a technique used by researchers where variables are controlled to gain more reliable outcomes in a study (Helmenstine, 2016). According to Lucker (2016a), it is highly unlikely that researchers can control all of the variables in an experiment that involves human subjects. This makes it quite difficult to use experimental control for most studies in clinical practice in speech-language pathology since they predominantly require …show more content…
29). Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work as their own without acknowledgment of their sources. Self-plagiarism is a form of plagiarism that occurs when a person submits his or her own work more than once without citing its origin (Lucker, 2016b). Fabrication is the act of creating data for experiments or research. Trimming is altering data in experiments or research to get desired results (Irwin et al., 2008). Professionals that engage in research misconduct are not in adherence to the ASHA Code of Ethics, which leads to serious consequences. Consequences that can be sanctioned by the Board of Ethics include the suspension or revocation of ASHA membership and/or certification for a given period of time. Another consequence is reprimand in the ASHA Leader with public exposure of the disciplinary action taken by the board (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,