Question

Which of the following is an indicator that a finding may be "junk" science?

a.The study is funded by a group with a financial interest in the outcome.
b.The finding has been reproduced by independent groups.
c.The research methods are appropriate for the question that was being asked.
d.The finding is interesting and potentially helpful to people.

Answer 1

Answer: a.The study is funded by a group with a financial interest in the outcome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Junk science is a term that is used to describe scientific research or data that is false and fraudulent and is usually presented in order for the people behind it to be able to push an agenda or assertion.

If a study is funded by a group with a financial interest in the outcome, the research could end up being junk science as the backs might persuade the researchers to manipulate the data in such a way that it would favor them.

For instance, a Big Tobacco funded research into lung cancer finding that smoking does not contribute as much as previously thought to lung cancer