Which of these statements is NOT consistent with ethical standards of the most recent edition of the APA ethical code?
A) Researchers should obtain informed consent from prospective participants
B) Researchers should never fabricate or falsify data
C) Researchers should share their data with other competent researchers for reanalysis
D) Researchers may coerce participation in select circumstances

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The most recent edition of the APA ethical code explicitly states that coercion must never be used to obtain participation in research, and that researchers must obtain informed consent from participants. Fabricating data is also prohibited by the code, and sharing data is encouraged for transparency and verification of findings.

Which of These Statements Is NOT Consistent with Ethical Standards