Data Falsification
/ˈdeɪtə ˌfɔːlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The deliberate alteration, fabrication, or misrepresentation of data often to mislead or deceive in a legal, scientific, or regulatory context.
The lawsuit alleged that the company engaged in data falsification to cover up environmental violations.
Forms
- data falsification
- data falsifications
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Commentary
Data falsification is a critical issue in legal proceedings involving regulatory compliance and scientific evidence; it is distinct from data fabrication, which involves creating false data rather than altering existing data.
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