What was the main claim of the 2011 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology?

Understanding Scientific Research and Its Challenges

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1.
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People can read minds.
People have better decision-making skills.
People can predict the future.
People have enhanced memory.
2.
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What is a p-value used for in scientific research?
To calculate the sample size needed for a study.
To measure the accuracy of a study.
To determine the likelihood of a result occurring by chance.
To assess the ethical implications of a study.
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What percentage of published research results are estimated to be false positives?
10%
30%
5%
20%
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the Reproducibility Project's attempt to replicate psychology studies?
None of the studies could be replicated.
Most studies showed stronger results upon replication.
Only 36% of studies had significant results upon replication.
All studies were successfully replicated.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is p-hacking?
A way to ensure ethical research practices.
A method to increase sample size.
A strategy to improve study design.
A technique to manipulate data analysis for significant results.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the issue with the pentaquark discovery in particle physics?
It was a groundbreaking discovery.
It was a false discovery due to p-hacking.
It was widely accepted without controversy.
It confirmed the existence of a new particle.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the main incentives for scientists to publish papers?
To gain public recognition.
To collaborate with other scientists.
To secure funding for future research.
To advance their careers.
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