Why Is P-Hacking a Questionable Research Practice

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is p-hacking a questionable research practice?

• A)It increases Type I errors.
• B)It results in excessive null findings.
• C)It requires discarding data.
• D)It reduces the power of a study.

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