When a dishonest scientist reports false information, he or she
A)as in many other professions, will be excused by the scientific community.
B)gets no second chance in the scientific community.
C)is elevated in the scientific community.

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Dishonesty in scientific reporting is a serious offense and can lead to irreparable damage to the researcher's credibility. The scientific community holds honesty and integrity in high regard, and so a scientist who is found to have reported false information is likely to face severe consequences, potentially including being banned from publishing in reputable journals or being expelled from the scientific community altogether. Therefore, option B is the best choice as scientists who report false information typically do not receive a second chance in the scientific community.

When a Dishonest Scientist Reports False Information, He or She