Peer Review in Science

question 40

Multiple Choice

Peer review in science

• A) demoralizes most young scientists before they can become established.
• B) is accomplished in the editorial offices of major scientific journals.
• C) causes delays between the conclusion of an experiment and the communication of the results.
• D) is conducted in confidence by a panel of experts in the field.
• E) has become outdated since the advent of computers.

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