Walter creates a graph for his research manuscript that makes his findings look more significant than they actually are. Barney, on the other hand, discusses his marginally significant finding as if it were significant. What do Walter and Barney have in common?
A) Both have behaved ethically.
B) Both have misrepresented their results.
C) Both have plagiarized.
D) Both have violated the principle of ethical justice.

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Both Walter and Barney have misrepresented their results. Walter manipulated his graph to exaggerate the significance of his findings, while Barney exaggerated the significance of his finding through his discussion. Both actions are unethical and violate the scientific standard of accurately reporting research results.

Walter Creates a Graph for His Research Manuscript That Makes