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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Definitions:

Clean-Catch Midstream

A urine collection method that minimizes contamination, involving cleansing then collecting urine mid-flow.

Culture And Sensitivity

A laboratory test that identifies pathogens present in a sample and determines which antibiotics will be effective against them.

Residual Urine

The amount of urine left in the bladder after a person has finished urinating, which can be a sign of urinary tract issues.

Indwelling Urethral

Refers to a catheter that is placed inside the urethra to drain urine directly from the bladder for those who cannot urinate on their own.