Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Deliberately falsified refers to the act of intentionally altering or fabricating research findings. This unethical practice involves presenting false information as if it were true.
Related terms
Fabrication: Fabrication is the act of inventing or making up data or results without conducting proper research or experimentation.
Scientific Misconduct: Scientific misconduct refers to any unethical behavior involving scientific research, such as plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other forms of dishonesty.
Peer review is a process in which experts in a field evaluate and provide feedback on research papers before they are published to ensure their quality and integrity.