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Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia? (Update)

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Fraud and Integrity in Academia

This chapter examines the ethical challenges and prevalence of fraud within academic research, particularly in social psychology. It discusses the pressures and incentives that may lead researchers to compromise their integrity, including various forms of data manipulation like P-hacking. Through both serious critiques and satirical examples, the chapter highlights the importance of scrutiny in research practices to maintain trust within the academic community.

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