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

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The file drawer phenomenon refers to the bias introduced in meta-analyses when studies with non-significant results are less likely to be published, leading to an overrepresentation of positive findings in the literature.

In a Meta-Analysis, the File Drawer Phenomenon Occurs Because Of