Funding from private industry is a potential source of bias for research because
A) IRB approval is not necessary for this research
B) future funding for research may depend on the results that a psychologist finds
C) the researchers receive money for their work
D) sufficient funds are not available from this source to do the work properly

Question

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Private industry funding can introduce bias because the results of the research may impact future funding for the researcher(s), which could potentially incentivize them to find results that are favorable to the funder's interests. IRB approval is still necessary regardless of funding source. While researchers do receive money for their work, this alone does not necessarily introduce bias. Insufficient funds would limit the research, but not necessarily introduce bias.

Funding from Private Industry Is a Potential Source of Bias