Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?

A.An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis.
B. An ecologist publishes data about a plant growth and does not support original hypothesis and is replicable.
C. An ecologist publishes data funded by the National Institute of health that does not support original hypothesis.
D. An ecologist publishes data incomplete which supports original hypothesis and notes for more research required.

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The statement that illustrates bias in scientific research is:

A. An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis.

This statement suggests a potential conflict of interest, as the funding source (the construction company) may have a vested interest in the outcome of the research, leading to biased results that favor their perspective.

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