A researcher knowingly and willingly falsifies his data in order to improve the likelihood that his study will be published in a professional journal. Which ethical principle does this violate?
A) trust
B) justice
C) fidelity and scientific integrity
D) beneficence and nonmaleficence

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Falsifying data is a breach of fidelity and scientific integrity, which is a fundamental ethical principle in research. This principle requires researchers to be honest, accurate, and truthful in their research. Falsifying data undermines the scientific integrity of the study and harms the credibility of the research community.

A Researcher Knowingly and Willingly Falsifies His Data in Order