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 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 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 zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.

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 suggests potential bias due to the funding source (a construction company) that might have a vested interest in the findings being favorable to their projects, thus calling into question the objectivity and integrity of the research.