An ethical transgression is

AFollowing ethical principles

BDefying ethical principles ✓ Correct

CDefining ethics

DStudying ethics

Correct answer: (B) Defying ethical principles

Explanation

An ethical transgression means defying or violating ethical principles.

Following ethical principles is the opposite of a transgression.

Defining ethics is a conceptual task, not a breach of conduct.

Studying ethics is academic inquiry, not a violation.

A transgression breaks an accepted moral rule in the conduct of research.

Such breaches include plagiarism, fabrication, and denial of consent.

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