Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research? (1 point)

Question

A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes
that more research is required.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
• A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their
original hypothesis.
• An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.

Answer 1

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 example shows potential bias because the ecologist's findings may have been influenced by the interests of the construction company, which would benefit from the conclusion that the territory is not endangered. This situation raises concerns about conflicts of interest and the integrity of the research.