Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point) Responses A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required. A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required. 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.

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 statement indicates a potential conflict of interest, where the funding source (the construction company) may influence the research outcomes, leading to biased conclusions that could favor the interests of the funding entity.