The methodological decision made by an experimenter should be explained in a manuscript since
a) Without them the paper is less interesting.
b) The choices made influence the design, results, and interpretation of an experiment.
c) Since there are relatively few methodological options available to the researcher, the rationale for the choices made is necessary.
d) The manuscript may appear less important unless the researcher convinces the reader that the decisions were the right ones.
Correct Answer: b
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