The file drawer problem is caused partly by which of the following?
A) universities rewarding researchers for conducting lots of research
B) too much statistical power on the part of journal editors
C) scientists' skeptical attitude toward new results
D) journal editors' preference for publishing significant results

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The file drawer problem is caused by the fact that journal editors have a preference for publishing significant results. This leads to researchers being less likely to publish results that are not statistically significant, which can cause a skewed view of the overall research on a topic.

The File Drawer Problem Is Caused Partly by Which of the Following