selective reporting

Showing favorable data

Selective reporting is presenting only the facts, data, or evidence that support a particular conclusion while omitting what contradicts it.

The practice appears in journalism, scientific research, and everyday arguments: The study was criticized for selective reporting of trial results.

Unlike outright fabrication, selective reporting uses true information—just not all of it.

Opposites

completeness of disclosure

selective reportingfull disclosure

Withholding no information

intent and integrity

selective reportingfair reporting

Neutral, balanced news presentation

epistemic methodology

selective reportingmeta-analysis

Combined study statistics

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