In a meta-analysis, the file drawer phenomenon occurs because of:
A. the huge amount of time and effort required to review and collect data from large databases.
B. studies that are unable to achieve statistically reliable findings and fail to reach publication.
C. observers who have strong feelings or characteristics that bias the results.
D. the unavailability of techniques to extract information from video streams.
Answer: B
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