Determine whether the given source has the potential to create a bias in a statistical study.
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A data set includes brain volumes from 10 pairs of monozygotic (identical) twins. The data were collected by
researchers at Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dartmouth College, and the University of
California at Davis.
Choose the correct answer below.
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OA. There does not appear to be a potential to create a bias. The organizations collecting the data are
reputable.
OB. There does appear to be a potential to create a bias. There is an incentive to make the results statistically
insignificant.
OC. There does appear to be a potential to create a bias. There is an incentive to produce data showing
identical brain volumes.
OD. There does not appear to be a potential to create a bias. The organizations would not gain from putting
spin on the data.