Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Scientists developed dietary recommendations for the U.S. population after analyzing results of a single American study, the Framingham Heart Study.
• B) Scientists are unlikely to obtain money to conduct research, if they don't consider the opinions and beliefs of the people in agencies who fund such projects.
• C) Scientists typically use different methods to conduct research, which explains why studies involving humans often have conflicting results.
• D) Scientists have peer reviewers analyze the designs of their human research studies, because the peer-review process reduces research bias.

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