Fraud

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Fraud is an intentional act of deception. An example of fraud within a research setting might be a deliberate attempt to fabricate data or present data in a misleading way. Fraud does not include honest errors or poor research processes, unless it is done with an intention to deceive. In research, fraud can impact the sponsor financially, have severe consequences for a study’s credibility, and could even lead to patients accessing ineffective or harmful treatments.