The General Public Is Often Misled by Discussions of Research

question 83

Multiple Choice

The general public is often misled by discussions of research in the media because

• A)most reporters are lazy and attempting to do as little as possible in their jobs.
• B)most reporters are actively working to bias the public against scientific research.
• C)most reporters are not trained in understanding research or how to accurately communicate about it.
• D)most reporters are not fair and balanced in their reporting of the facts.

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