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“Error is far more common than fraud which probably comprises 1 percent or a tenth of a percent of the literature.” quote by Walter Gilbert
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“Error is far more common than fraud which probably comprises 1 percent or a tenth of a percent of the literature.”

Walter Gilbert

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Fraud is rare compared to errors, which dominate literature.

In simple terms: Errors outnumber fraud.

Key Takeaway

Check data carefully.

Themes

integrity research accuracy

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

academic informative

When to use this quote

  • peer review
  • data analysis
  • publication
  • quality control

Key Concepts

statistics bias validation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we improve error detection?
  • What safeguards reduce fraud?
A Different Perspective

Fraud can have severe consequences despite being rare.

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