Multiple choice

What is the intentional misrepresentation of research results by making up data referred to as

  1. plagiarism

  2. whistleblowing

  3. fabrication

  4. document theft

  5. pastiche

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In scientific inquiry and academic research, fabrication is the intentional misrepresentation of research results by making up data such as that reported in a journal article.