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=== Scientific Bias === | === Scientific Bias === | ||
[[File:Journal oligopoly.png|alt=Journal oligopoly|thumb|'''Figure 3'''. Oligopoly | [[File:Journal oligopoly.png|alt=Journal oligopoly|thumb|'''Figure 3'''. Science, Nature and Cell are considered the apex Journals however, they are part of a wider Oligopoly.]] | ||
Although there are ongoing attempts to minimize bias in scientific research, achieving perfection is challenging. A significant issue revolves around the funding of studies, as financial support from private entities can potentially sway results in favor of commercial interests. This phenomenon, known as [[Commercial Bias|commercial bias]], occurs when science sponsored by private entities aims to obtain a return on investment, introducing an influence that may subtly distort scientific findings. | Although there are ongoing attempts to minimize bias in scientific research, achieving perfection is challenging. A significant issue revolves around the funding of studies, as financial support from private entities can potentially sway results in favor of commercial interests. This phenomenon, known as [[Commercial Bias|commercial bias]], occurs when science sponsored by private entities aims to obtain a return on investment, introducing an influence that may subtly distort scientific findings. | ||
Another contributing factor to bias is the predominant method of disseminating research through scientific journals, most of which are controlled by a handful of private corporations (See '''Figure 3'''). These entities hold the power to approve or dismiss studies, potentially [[framing]] the scientific discourse to reflect their own agendas. This gatekeeping may be a contributing factor to the replication crisis, where a significant number of studies cannot be reliably replicated by other researchers. | Another contributing factor to bias is the predominant method of disseminating research through scientific journals, most of which are controlled by a handful of private corporations (See '''Figure 3'''). These entities hold the power to approve or dismiss studies, potentially [[framing]] the scientific discourse to reflect their own agendas. This gatekeeping may be a contributing factor to the replication crisis, where a significant number of studies cannot be reliably replicated by other researchers. | ||
In conclusion, while scientific literature is generally more scrutinized than popular media, giving it better veracity | In conclusion, while scientific literature is generally more scrutinized than popular media, giving it better veracity, science should not be held on a pedestal as immune to bias. In response, BurnZero has implemented a [[critical analysis]] weighting system. This approach prioritizes scientific sources believed to be less influenced by bias, fostering a more objective understanding of scientific findings. | ||