Which phrase is NOT a factor in misrepresentation of research data in the media? a. lack of understanding of the topic by the reporter overstating the importance of the study results by the researcher b. misinterpretation of the scientific terminology when trying to disseminate it to the public c. scientists intentionally obscuring research data to make it difficult for non-scientists to understand their results d. time and space limitations by the media

C). Scientists intentionally obscuring research data to make it difficult for non-scientists to understand their results.

Explanation:

As per the question, the scientists' deliberate obliteration of research data can not be a factor in misrepresentation of the data in media as it is intentionally made to make the results tough to be understood by the non-scientists and has no affiliation to media misunderstanding the data. While the other phrases display the key causes of misinterpretation by media like 'reporter's lack of understanding of the topic' will lead him/her to overstate the results', 'misconceiving a scientific terminology' may lead to misreporting the information', and 'the time and space limitation by the media' may result in manipulation of the data.' Thus, option C exemplifies the phrase that cannot be a factor in misrepresentation by media.