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MIC 121 LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology Objective Question

Question

Manipulating gel photographs to add or remove bands, or excluding inconvenient data without scientific justification, are examples of what form of scientific misconduct?
Options
A Plagiarism
B Fabrication
C Data theft
D Falsification
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'FFP Triad' section defines 'FALSIFICATION' as 'Manipulating data or processes so they do not accurately reflect actual observations,' with the example of 'Adjusting gel photographs to add or remove bands; excluding inconvenient data without scientific justification.'

Hint

This type of misconduct involves altering existing data or results.

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