This glossary contains the important terms used in this course.
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Fabrication (of data)Making up data, original documents, procedures and results, including graphs and images (FRQ). | |
False declaration on publicationsIncorrect information regarding the publication status of one’s own work (e.g., "manuscript submitted", when no manuscripts have actually been sent; "publication under press", when the manuscript has not yet been approved) (Liège Univ.). | |
Falsification (of data)Manipulating, altering or omitting data, original documents, procedures or results, without appropriate acknowledgement, thereby biasing findings and conclusions (FRQ). | |
FFPAcronym used in reference to the three types of scientific fraud: Fabrication, Falsification, Plagiarism (refer to the definition of Scientific fraud). | |