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Scientists give credit where credit is due.
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Scientific culture (1 of 4) – scrutiny
In science, all ideas must stand up to rigorous scrutiny.
Scientific culture (2 of 4) – honesty
Scientists expect other scientists to act with honesty and integrity.
Scientific culture (3 of 4) – credit
Scientists give credit where credit is due.