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Michigan State University

Kevin Elliott, Michigan State University

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Kevin Elliott, an associate professor specializing in the ethics of science at Michigan State University, wondered if it would be better for scientists to acknowledge some of their personal or social values up front when reporting on their studies in order to gain public trust. His new study suggests there is less benefit for scientists to be transparent in certain situations.

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