Problems with Numbers

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Which of the following is an example of p-hacking?

  • Transparently reporting all data analysis techniques
  • Reporting only statistically significant results that support the hypothesis (correct)
  • Excluding data points that are considered outliers
  • Conducting a power analysis before conducting a study

What are the consequences of p-hacking?

  • Increased public trust in science
  • Accurate scientific conclusions
  • Publication bias in the literature (correct)
  • Improved reliability and validity of study findings

How can researchers prevent p-hacking?

  • Reporting only statistically significant results that support the hypothesis
  • Being transparent about data-handling techniques (correct)
  • Manipulating the sample size to obtain significant results
  • Excluding outliers from the data set

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