The Millikan Case - Discrimination Versus Manipulation of Data: Ethics in the Science Classroom Case Study #2

Educational Resource
Authors:Pritchard, MichaelGoldfarb, Theodore
Abstract:

This historical case study looks at the work of Robert A. Millikan who is famous due to his important and innovative measurement of the charge on the electron and some important ethical issues raised by his collection, treatment, and presentation of his scientific data.

Keywords:
Data Management, Reproducibility, Research and Practice, Research Misconduct
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/ethics-science-classroom/millikan-case-discrimination-versus-manipulation-data
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Historical / Non-Fiction Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/vwre-mz69