Which of the following is an example of a potential conflict of interest in research?
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Which of the following is an example of a potential conflict of interest in research?
- Conducting research in collaboration with other researchers
- Receiving funding from a pharmaceutical company for a study on drug effectiveness
- Publishing research findings in a peer-reviewed journal
- Seeking input from different research participants during the continuation of the study
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Receiving funding from a pharmaceutical company for a study on drug effectiveness
Funding from a pharmaceutical company for a study of its drug's effectiveness creates a financial interest that may bias the research, a classic conflict of interest. Collaborating with other researchers, publishing in a peer-reviewed journal and seeking participants' input are normal research practice.
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