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MIC 121 LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology Objective Question

Question

Creating data or records for an experiment that was never actually performed is an example of what type of research misconduct?
Options
A Falsification
B Plagiarism
C Fabrication
Correct Answer
D Misattribution
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'FFP Triad' section defines 'FABRICATION' as 'Making up data or records that were never collected,' with an example of 'Recording colony counts for an experiment never performed; inventing ELISA absorbance values.'

Hint

This involves inventing data, not altering existing data or copying someone else's work.

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