Government agencies have reduced their research funding due to budgetary difficulties, and a larger number of similar studies are now sponsored by private funds. This change means that studies that could lead to controversial consequences will occupy a smaller proportion of all funded projects. Because private funds take into account their public image, they tend to avoid controversy. \. Which of the following is the assumption made above? ['Only scientific research that does not consider the possibility of disputes can produce scientifically valid results.', 'Private funds that fund scientific research projects often recognize that controversial results from these projects are not always avoided.', 'Scientists conducting research projects sponsored by private funds are unlikely to allow the concerns of sponsoring organizations to influence their attitudes towards research.', 'Government agencies are more willing than private agencies to fund research projects that may have controversial results.']