Research Integrity

verb to alter or manipulate (information, a document, etc.) in order to deceive or mislead

• The scientist was caught trying to falsify the data in his research paper.
• I heard that she tried to falsify her resume to get the job.
• He's always trying to falsify his way out of trouble.
• Her smile was so forced, it seemed almost like she was trying to falsify happiness.

verb to give a false or misleading account of something

• It is unethical for a lawyer to misrepresent facts in court.
• Don't misrepresent what actually happened at the party.
• I can't believe he tried to misrepresent the situation like that.
• Her artwork may misrepresent reality, but it captures the essence of emotion.