In general, what should researchers do with data after the results of a study have been published?
A) Destroy it immediately.
B) Keep it forever.
C) Keep it secure for around 25 to 50 years.
D) Keep it secure for around 3 to 5 years.
Answer: D
Rationale: Once data are reported in a journal or at a conference, they should be kept for a reasonable amount of time—generally, three to five years is acceptable. The purpose for keeping data relates to the public nature of good research. Other researchers may request access to the data to re-interpret it, or perhaps examine it before doing a replication.
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