An Important Component of the Scientific Approach Is Peer Review

question 30

Multiple Choice

An important component of the scientific approach is peer review.Which of the following is NOT a reason for employing peer review? It aims to

• A) ensure that only the best research is published.
• B) ensure that research with major obvious flaws will not be part of scientific literature.
• C) allow publication of only those findings with which other researchers agree.
• D) ensure that the best ideas are supported by research,and allows others to build upon the research thereby further advancing the field of study.

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