Data Fabrication
/ˈdeɪtə ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The intentional creation or alteration of data or evidence with the purpose of deception, often resulting in legal or ethical violations.
The researcher was accused of data fabrication, which led to the retraction of the published study.
Forms
- data fabrication
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Commentary
Data fabrication is distinct from data falsification; both constitute research or legal misconduct but involve different methods of deception.
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