The ______ can lead to the size of an effect being overstated for many behavioral phenomena reported in the peer-reviewed literature.

A. publication bias
B. citation bias
C. file drawer problem
D. conformational problem


Answer: A

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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