AP Psychologyhardmcq1 pt
The 'file drawer problem' refers to
A.unpublished null results skewing the literature
B.researchers losing their notes
C.too many participants
D.data fabrication
Explanation
Core Concept
Studies finding nothing tend to stay unpublished, so published research overrepresents positive findings — publication bias.
Correct Answer
Aunpublished null results skewing the literature
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