Table 2 Top 5 detrimental research misbehaviours on the aggerate level by disciplinary field

#1

Insufficiently supervise or mentor junior co-workers

7.02 (3.63)

Insufficiently supervise or mentor junior co-workers

7.72 (4.13)

Insufficiently supervise or mentor junior co-workers

6.95 (3.78)

Insufficiently supervise or mentor junior co-workers

6.76 (3.84)

#2

Choose a clearly inadequate research design or using evidently unsuitable measurement instruments

6.04 (3.16)

Not report clearly relevant details of study methods

6.95 (3.43)

Not publish a valid ‘negative’ study

6.54 (3.98)

Use published ideas or phrases of others without referencing

6.69 (3.69)

#3

Let own convictions influence the conclusions substantially

5.99 (3.17)

Insufficiently report study flaws and limitations

6.64 (3.41)

Let own convictions influence the conclusions substantially

5.86 (2.95)

Selectively cite to enhance own findings or convictions

6.17 (3.25)

#4

Give insufficient attention to the equipment, skills or expertise which are essential to perform the study

5.64 (3.32)

Let own convictions influence the conclusions substantially

6.38 (3.27)

Choose a clearly inadequate research design or using evidently unsuitable measurement instruments

5.77 (3.38)

Choose a clearly inadequate research design or using evidently unsuitable measurement instruments

6.11 (3.37)

#5

Keep inadequate notes of the research process

5.62 (2.96)

Give insufficient attention to the equipment, skills or expertise which are essential to perform the study

6.26 (3.48)

Give insufficient attention to the equipment, skills or expertise which are essential to perform the study

5.71 (3.3)

Unfairly review papers, grant applications or colleagues applying for promotion

6.03 (4.15)