The Peer Review Process Is Designed to

question 102

Multiple Choice

The peer review process is designed to

• A)limit alternative therapies from being made available to the general public.
• B)identify potential flaws in a research study's methods,findings,and conclusions.
• C)eliminate the placebo effect.
• D)translate scientific journal articles into easy-to-understand articles for social media.

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Definitions:

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, maintenance of the body, and energy supply.

Estuaries

Coastal water bodies where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating an ecologically rich environment.

Salinity

The concentration of dissolved salts in water, affecting the density, biodiversity, and chemical behavior of aquatic environments.

Fluctuation

A variation or change in a state, quantity, or level, often without a set pattern or rhythm.