One of the Difficulties with Publication of Research in Scientific

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

• A) is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read.
• B) is often out of context or misunderstood.
• C) is unverified and usually not referenced.
• D) displays bias.
• E) is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A mental system tasked with briefly maintaining information for processing, crucial for reasoning, directing decision-making, and influencing behavior.

Storing

The action of preserving or keeping information, items, or substances in a particular location for future use.

Manipulating

Handling or controlling something in a skilled manner, often with the connotation of unfairness or deceit.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory, an initial step in creating a new memory.