Which of the following is a consequence of the file drawer phenomenon?
A) Authors of published findings are not paid for their work.
B) Most research findings are published without peer review.
C) Published findings as a group may be less reliable than they seem.
D) Statistically insignificant research results may be published more often than statistically significant results.

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The file drawer phenomenon refers to the bias introduced when studies with non-significant results are less likely to be published, leading to a skewed perception of research reliability because only significant findings are overrepresented in the literature.

Which of the Following Is a Consequence of the File