A biology department at a university recently received a large donation from a chemical company after agreeing to research the effects of an Alzheimer’s drug recently developed by the company. After the research study was completed, other universities asserted that the study was biased due to the donation from the company. As proof of the unbiased nature of the study, the department president asserted that they did not receive funds from the company until after the study was completed.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the position of the department president?
