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The File Drawer Effect in Research
The file drawer effect refers to the practice of researchers selectively reporting successful outcomes while omitting unsuccessful ones. This can lead to an inflated perception of success because statistically significant results are more likely to be shared. Researchers may unintentionally contribute to this effect by ignoring failed attempts and only reporting positive results, giving a distorted view of the actual research process.