Because of the file drawer problem, published research is likely to underestimate the strength of a statistical relationship in the population.

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The file drawer problem refers to the bias introduced by the tendency for journals to publish studies with statistically significant results, while studies with non-significant results (null results) are less likely to be published. This leads to an overestimation of the strength of statistical relationships in the published literature, not an underestimation.

Because of the File Drawer Problem, Published Research Is Likely