Table 3 Reasons for cheating on exams
From: Exam cheating among Quebec’s preservice teachers: the influencing factors
I will cheat if … | No | Yes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
I do not think I can pass the exam. | 243 | 42.41 | 330 | 57.59 |
The chances of getting caught are low. | 326 | 56.89 | 247 | 43.11 |
I have not studied enough. | 395 | 68.94 | 178 | 31.06 |
I need the highest possible mark. | 434 | 75.74 | 139 | 24.26 |
My peers cheat too. | 444 | 77.49 | 129 | 22.51 |
I am running out of time. | 472 | 82.37 | 101 | 17.63 |