2. Do you think he changed that data because he just needed to document what he already knew?
I think he changed the data so he could secure more funding. He knew if he didn't show results then he would lose the ability to do his research so he lied about it.
Answer to Question 2
I think he changed the data so he could secure more funding. He knew if he didn't show results then he would lose the ability to do his research so he lied about it.