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MIC 121 LaboratorySafety andEthicsin Microbiology Objective Question

Question

Which form of scientific misconduct, as defined by the FFP Triad, involves 'making up data or records that were never collected'?
Options
A Falsification
B Plagiarism
C Fabrication
Correct Answer
D Misrepresentation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

FFP stands for Fabrication, Falsification, and Plagiarism. Match the definition to the 'F' word that means 'to create something fake'.

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