El informe aborda la problemática del 'informe selectivo' y la 'representación errónea de datos' en la investigación, donde se omiten datos que contradicen hipótesis deseadas o se manipulan para encajar en una narrativa. Destaca las consecuencias dañinas de estas prácticas, como la desconfianza pública en la ciencia y el daño a la salud de los pacientes. Se sugieren medidas para prevenir estas conductas, incluyendo promover la transparencia y educar a los investigadores sobre prácticas éticas.

1. Selective reporting (cherry-picking)
and
misrepresentation of data
Dr.M.Deivam
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
H.N.B Garhwal University
(A Central University)
S.R.T Campus, Tehri Garhwal
Uttarakhand – 249 199

2. •Selective reporting, also known as "cherry-picking," involves
intentionally omitting data or findings that contradict the
desired outcome or hypothesis. This can include:
•Reporting only statistically significant results: Ignoring non-
significant findings that might paint a different picture.
•Selectively choosing data points: Excluding data that
doesn't fit the desired trend or pattern.
•Failing to report methodological flaws: Hiding limitations or
problems with the research design or data collection that
could impact the interpretation of results.

3. Misrepresentation of Data
•Misrepresentation of data goes a step further by actively distorting
or manipulating data to fit a particular narrative. This can take
various forms:
•Data fabrication: Making up data that was never collected.
•Data falsification: Altering or manipulating existing data to change
the results.
•Manipulating images or figures: Adjusting images or graphs to
misrepresent the data.
•Misinterpreting statistical analyses: Drawing incorrect or
misleading conclusions from the data.

4. Harmful practices
• Misleading the scientific community: False or incomplete information
can lead other researchers down the wrong path, wasting time and
resources.
• Undermining public trust: When research misconduct is exposed, it
erodes public confidence in science and can have real-world
consequences for policy decisions and public health.
• Harming patients: Medical decisions based on flawed or fabricated
research can have serious consequences for patient health and well-
being.
• Damaging the careers of researchers: Those who engage in these
practices face serious consequences, including retraction of publications,
loss of funding, and damage to their reputation.

5. Preventing Selective Reporting and Misrepresentation:
• Promoting a culture of transparency: Encouraging open data
sharing, pre-registration of studies, and transparent reporting of
methods and results.
• Strengthening peer review: Reviewers should be attentive in
scrutinizing data presentation and requesting raw data when
necessary.
• Educating researchers: Providing training on ethical research
practices, data management, and responsible reporting.
• Enforcing consequences: Institutions and funding agencies must
have clear policies and procedures for investigating allegations of
misconduct and taking appropriate action.

6. References
• Dooly, M., Moore, E., & Vallejo, C. (2017). Research
ethics. Research-publishing. net.
• Barrow, J. M., Brannan, G. D., & Khandhar, P. B. (2017).
Research ethics.
• Israel, M., & Hay, I. (2006). Research ethics for social scientists.
Sage.

7. Thank You