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''"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” - Upton Sinclair 1878–1968'' | ''"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” - Upton Sinclair 1878–1968'' | ||
[[File:Commercial Bias.png|alt=Commercial Bias is where money trumps truth.|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Commercial Bias is where money trumps truth.]] | |||
'''Commercial bias in science arises when studies are financially supported by private entities, such as corporations or industry sponsors.''' The goal of these private entities is often to seek a return on their investment, which can ultimately bend the reporting of scientific results through [[framing]]. | '''Commercial bias in science arises when studies are financially supported by private entities, such as corporations or industry sponsors.''' The goal of these private entities is often to seek a return on their investment, which can ultimately bend the reporting of scientific results through [[framing]]. | ||