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Performing multiple, related studies and reporting only those that support the favored hypotheses is called
 a. drop-out bias c. unequal selection criteria
  b. self-selection d. file drawer effect

Question 2

If the level of advertising expenditures is compared to the number of units sold at the end of a four-month period, the independent variable is ______ while the dependent variable is ______.
 a. advertising expenditure level; units sold
  b. customer satisfaction; advertising expenditure level
  c. units sold; advertising expenditure level
  d. none of these choices



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Answer to Question 1

D
Reporting only a study that supports a favored hypothesis or repeating a study until the desired effects are obtained is called the file drawer effect.

Answer to Question 2

A



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