Monday, July 23, 2007

Faked Data: Interviews and Urine Samples

A research associate at UCLA falsified 20 interviews and their associated urine samples recently. In addition, he also pocketed $5,180 in project funds.

His punishment? The Office of Research Integrity has banned him for three years. He may not work on or serve on federal grants during that period.

To see a online article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, click here.

Obviously, this story is a case of scientific misconduct. Let it serve as a counterexample for you and your research.

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