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MIC 121 LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology Objective Question

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In the FFP Triad of Research Integrity, what does 'Fabrication' refer to?
Options
A Manipulating data or processes to inaccurately reflect observations.
B Presenting another person's ideas, language, data, or methods without attribution.
C Making up data or records that were never collected.
Correct Answer
D Failing to obtain informed consent from participants.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22, 'Research Integrity: The FFP Triad', defines 'FABRICATION' as 'Making up data or records that were never collected.'

Hint

This term relates to creating data from scratch.

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