What is made difficult by the "file drawer" problem?
A) Determining if the prediction was made before or after seeing the results
B) Determining if the appropriate statistical tests were used
C) Determining the strength of an effect by how often it is replicated
D) Determining how valid the measures were

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The "file drawer" problem refers to the fact that studies with non-significant results are less likely to be published or reported, leading to a bias in the literature towards significant findings. This makes it difficult to determine the strength of an effect by how often it is replicated, as replication studies may not exist or may go unpublished if they do not find significant results.

What Is Made Difficult by the "File Drawer" Problem