Critical Synthesis Package: Scientific Misconduct Questionnaire-Revised (SMQ-R)

Abstract

Abstract This Critical Synthesis Package contains: (1) a Critical Analysis of the psychometric properties and application to health sciences education for the Scientific Misconduct Questionnaire-Revised (SMQ-R), and (2) a copy of the SMQ-R instrument developed by Marion Broome, PhD. The SMQ-R is a survey instrument that includes 68 closed-choice items and 12 open-ended questions designed to examine aspects of scientific misconduct as reported by research coordinators. The survey includes items assessing the following categories: demographics and work setting characteristics, perception of workplace environment, prevalence of scientific misconduct, awareness of scientific misconduct, reporting scientific misconduct, attitudes and beliefs, behavioral influences, and experiences with scientific misconduct in research. A validation study demonstrated validity for one of four subscales. Although this version has been used to assist in the development of similar tools for other audiences, further psychometric evaluation of the tool, or a modified version, would increase its utility in medical education.

Keywords

• Ethics
• DREAM
• Directory and Repository of Educational Assessment Measures
• Critical Analysis
• Scientific Misconduct
• Survey Validity