Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Scientists should keep their research covert so as to protect their ideas from copying b. It is a waste of time and money to replicate a study that has already been done. c. Disclosure of the details of a study is important so that others can verify them. d. Peer reviews take place after research findings are announced publicly.

• Disclosure of the details of a study is important so that others can verify them.

Explanation:

APA Ethics code requires psychologists to release research data for others to verify the findings. This is approved when the confidentiality of the participants in the research is adhered to. Those who obtain the data from researchers are required to use it for reanalysis only and if for any other purpose, they should seek a written agreement. Review, verification and validation of the data is used to qualify the data used in research or disprove the findings in an already concluded research.