Conflict of interest

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics B, used in Developing explanations.

Definition

A situation where a scientist has a personal or financial link to their research outcome, introducing potential bias.

Exam Context

Conflict of interest appears in OCR GCSE Physics B revision content for Ideas about Science, especially Developing explanations and Developing explanations.

Ideas about Science Developing explanations Developing explanations

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Ideas about Science

Scientific Theories and Peer Review

Developing explanations • Developing explanations

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Related Key Terms

Bias Control variables Creative thinking Empirical evidence

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