Research misconduct involving making up data or results and recording or reporting them is classified as ____.
A)plagiarism
B)falsification
C)fabrication
D)deception

Question

Research misconduct involving making up data or results and recording or reporting them is classified as ____.
A)plagiarism​
B)falsification
C)fabrication
D)deception

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Fabrication refers to the creation of data or results that never existed in the first place, and is a serious form of research misconduct. Plagiarism refers to copying or using someone else’s work without giving them appropriate credit, while falsification involves manipulating existing data or results to make them appear more favorable or accurate. Deception may involve any of these forms of misconduct or other unethical practices intended to deceive others.

Research Misconduct Involving Making Up Data or Results and Recording