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• E) has become outdated since the advent of computers.

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Definitions:

Channel Overload

A situation where the amount of information being sent exceeds the communication channel's capacity, leading to congestion and comprehension difficulties.

Frames Of Reference

The perspectives or viewpoints from which people perceive, understand, and judge the world around them.

Watchdog Audience

A group of individuals vigilant about monitoring, scrutinizing, and holding entities accountable, commonly in journalistic or regulatory contexts.

Primary Audience

The main group or segment of people for whom a piece of communication, product, or service is specifically intended.