The general public is often misled by discussions of research in the media because
A)most reporters are lazy and attempting to do as little as possible in their jobs.
B)most reporters are actively working to bias the public against scientific research.
C)most reporters are not trained in understanding research or how to accurately communicate about it.
D)most reporters are not fair and balanced in their reporting of the facts.

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Most reporters are not trained in understanding research or how to accurately communicate about it. This often leads to misinterpretation or misrepresentation of the research findings, which ultimately misleads the general public. While there may be some cases of lazy or biased reporting, the lack of training and understanding is the main issue.

The General Public Is Often Misled by Discussions of Research