I'm a scientist on a research team, and I've noticed a senior colleague subtly manipulating data to support a hypothesis. Exposing them would jeopardize my career, but staying silent feels unethical. What do I do?

Carl Gomez

Carl Gomez

Expose the manipulation2 votes (29%)
Confront colleague privately0 votes (0%)
Gather more evidence3 votes (43%)
Stay silent, protect career2 votes (29%)

7 votes total • Created 3/3/2026

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I'm a scientist on a research team, and I've noticed a senior colleague subtly manipulating data to support a hypothesis. Exposing them would jeopardize my career, but staying silent feels unethical. What do I do? | asQkme