66. The two studies are cited in the opening paragraph to ____.

1. illustrate psychologists' inclination to change perspectives
2. compare different psychological research results
3. spotlight Dr. Smeester's academic contributions
4. exemplify study findings of statistical significance

67. Dr. Smeester is most likely to regard data manipulation as ____.

1. difficult but necessary
2. undesirable but irresistible
3. ill-mannered and contemptible
4. justified and widely-supported

68. It can be learned from Paragraph 4 that psychologists tend to ____.

1. have more biased beliefs than other scientists
2. engage in willful misconduct frequently
3. lack confidence in their own beliefs
4. be eager to produce definite claims

69. "Null results" (Line 7, Paragraph 5) most probably refers to study results ____.

1. with little significance
2. without the expected content
3. achieved from low-cost studies
4. unappealing or unattractive

70. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph?

1. Peer review is an accurate filter for research quality.
2. Worldwide recognition overweighs statistical significance.
3. Focus on statistical significance is a potential threat to psychology.
4. Statistical significance indicates the value of research.

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