fabrication of data in research

Fabrication of data in research refers to the deliberate falsification or creation of information or results instead of collecting genuine data. Researchers might invent findings, outcomes, or statistics to support their hypotheses or to achieve desired results. This unethical practice undermines the integrity of scientific research, misleads other researchers and the public, and can have serious consequences for credibility, funding, and trust in scientific disciplines. Ultimately, it compromises the advancement of knowledge and can harm society by spreading false information.