deceptive practices in science

Deceptive practices in science involve intentionally misleading or manipulating data, results, or reports to support a specific agenda, gain funding, or enhance reputation. This can include cherry-picking data, fabricating results, manipulating images, or withholding negative findings. Such practices undermine scientific integrity, misinform the public, and can lead to harmful decisions or wasted resources. Ethical scientific conduct requires honesty, transparency, and rigorous verification to ensure that findings genuinely advance knowledge and benefit society.