If you find you can't prove the claim you set out to, you should modify your data until they support the conclusion you feel is the right one.

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This statement is false. Modifying data to support a predetermined conclusion is a form of data manipulation and scientific misconduct. It's important to analyze and interpret data objectively, even if it doesn't support the original hypothesis. If the data doesn't support the initial claim, it may lead to new hypotheses and further investigation.

If You Find You Can't Prove the Claim You Set