A Potential Problem That Arises When Evaluating Research Findings Presented

question 33

Multiple Choice

A potential problem that arises when evaluating research findings presented in the media (e.g. ,television,newspapers) is that

• A)important aspects of the research method are likely not reported.
• B)those reporting the findings have little financial stake in the public's acceptance of the findings.
• C)the findings may be from research studies conducted in other countries.
• D)all of these

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First Class

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