Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for Why

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for why publication bias is a major concern in science?

• A) Only researchers with interesting findings are awarded grants and jobs.
• B) It is far too easy for researchers to commit fraud.
• C) Researchers can make choices throughout the research process and manipulate real datasets to get the results they want.
• D) Strong effects are published more, leading to a literature that does not represent the actual strength of an effect.

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