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6.11 — Accuracy and Use of Data

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) · Reference for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs · Source: BACB

What does 6.11 say?

Behavior analysts do not fabricate data or falsify results in their research, publications, or presentations. If behavior analysts discover errors in their published data, they take appropriate steps to correct those errors.

Official source: read the full text in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) (official document).

Related sections

1.01 — Being Truthful 1.02 — Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements 1.03 — Accountability 1.04 — Practicing within a Defined Role 1.05 — Practicing within Scope of Competence 1.06 — Maintaining Competence 1.07 — Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity 1.08 — Nondiscrimination

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