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The biggest contrast is between industry and academia, where for those in industry the probability increases by about 3 percent. Non-profit and government researchers are also a little more likely to admit to stealing an idea, as are those working in humanities and social sciences. Of the characteristics associated with a lower probability, being female and expressing stronger adherence to classical ‘Mertonian norms’ of science are the most pertinent, along with working in a more collegial and supportive working environment.