The Tendency for Journals to Publish Studies That Have Positive

question 43

Multiple Choice

The tendency for journals to publish studies that have positive findings, rather than negative or ambiguous results, is called:

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) overreaching bias.
• C) publication bias.
• D) enterprise bias.

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Definitions:

Business Days

Days of the week excluding weekends and public holidays, typically Monday through Friday, when business operations are conducted.

Fixed Charge Coverage

A financial metric evaluating how well a company can pay off its fixed expenses, like interest and leases, using its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its interest obligations, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.

Financing Activities

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