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Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point) Responses An ecologist publishes data funded by a constructio...Question
Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
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An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
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The statement that illustrates bias in scientific research is:
**"An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered."**
This statement suggests a potential conflict of interest, as the ecologist's findings align with the interests of the funding source (the construction company), raising concerns about the integrity and objectivity of the research.
**"An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered."**
This statement suggests a potential conflict of interest, as the ecologist's findings align with the interests of the funding source (the construction company), raising concerns about the integrity and objectivity of the research.