In his (2005)paper, John Ioannidis argued that most published scientific research findings are false.Which of the following factors does he argue are responsible for this fact?
A)Science involves the reproduction of prejudice.
B)Scientific activity is affected by bias.
C)Bias affects the way data are collected.
D)Bias affects the way data are interpreted.
E)All of the above.

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Ioannidis argues that all of the factors listed (A, B, C, and D) contribute to the prevalence of false research findings in scientific publications. He contends that bias and other methodological issues can impact the way data is collected, analyzed, and interpreted, leading to erroneous conclusions. Additionally, he suggests that scientists may be more likely to publish positive results, which can further skew the overall findings in a particular field.

In His (2005)paper, John Ioannidis Argued That Most Published Scientific