What Conclusion Can Be Reached from Research Findings Reported in the Mass

question 55

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can be reached from research findings reported in the mass media as conclusive?

• A)Usually the findings from initial research are replicated.
• B)Newspapers often get the facts wrong.
• C)Initial findings reported by newspapers often are not replicated.
• D)Newspapers are the best sources of scientific information.

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