Requested to Falsify Data

Educational Resource
Author:Pritchard, Michael
Abstract:

Stephanie Simon knew Environmental Manager Adam Baines would not be pleased with her report on the chemical spill. The data clearly indicated that the spill was large enough that regulations required it to be reported to the state. Adam Baines asks Stephanie to change her report.

Keywords:
Falsification, Handling Misconduct Allegations, Mentors and Trainees, Research and Practice, Research Misconduct
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Contributor:Pritchard, Michael
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/cases-teaching-engineering-ethics/requested-falsify-data
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Hypothetical / Fictional Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/c3gj-7y18