How Does a Peer-Reviewed Article Compare to an Internet Blog

question 33

Multiple Choice

How does a peer-reviewed article compare to an Internet blog?

• A)Both are equally analyzed and evaluated by scientists in the field prior to publication.
• B)Any person can easily create and publish a peer-reviewed article.
• C)A peer-reviewed article is likely to contain opinions that are not supported by data.
• D)A blog must be written by a researcher and not a reporter.
• E)The study design and results are evaluated in a peer-reviewed article.

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