Keith Feels That the Results of His Research Study in Autism

question 61

Multiple Choice

Keith feels that the results of his research study in autism spectrum disorder among the elderly is finally ready for submission to a journal.For the journal editor to recommend his article for publication,what must the peer reviewers conclude?

• A)His research is important,accurate,and explained thoroughly.
• B)His methods are novel and could contribute to the field.
• C)No other article on this topic has been published in the journal recently.
• D)His findings are the first of their kind.

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