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Determine whether the source given below has the potential to create a bias in a statistical study. A certain medical organization tends to oppose the use of meat and dairy products in our​ diets, and that organization has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding from an animal rights foundation.

A. There does not appear to be a potential to create a bias. The organization would not gain from putting spin on the results.
B. There does appear to be a potential to create a bias. There is an incentive to make the results statistically insignificant.
C. There does appear to be a potential to create a bias. There is an incentive to produce results that are in line with the​organization's creed and that of its funders.
D. There does not appear to be a potential to create a bias. The organization is reputable and has many professional and credible members.

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The answer is C. Hope this helps
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