Which of the following statements best illustrates bias in scientific investigations?
A)Researchers studying heron nests notice that some baby herons fall out of nests and are killed.
B)An experiment testing the effect of a new drug has only one control group.
C)Investigations of the cause of AIDS are limited by our inability to see viruses.
D)Investigations of the health effects of smoking are funded and published by a tobacco company.

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Investigations funded and published by a tobacco company may have biases towards minimizing the negative effects of smoking or increasing the positive effects of tobacco products. This can interfere with the scientific integrity of the investigation.

Which of the Following Statements Best Illustrates Bias in Scientific