After research into the effectiveness of Project D.A.R.E. found that the program was ineffective, publication of the research results was blocked. A representative of the National Institute of Justice stated that they did not agree with one of the study's major findings. What ethical issue applies here?
A) Protection of human subjects
B) Informed consent
C) Objectivity
D) Data confidentiality

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The ethical issue is objectivity, as the National Institute of Justice did not agree with the study's finding, potentially blocking the dissemination of accurate information. This raises concerns about biases and conflicts of interest in the publication and dissemination of scientific research.

After Research into the Effectiveness of Project D