Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

Why is peer review important in science?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Why is peer review important in science?
Options
A. It guarantees that published research is correct
B. It provides critical evaluation by knowledgeable researchers before or during dissemination
C. It eliminates the need for replication
D. It makes findings permanently true
Explanation
Peer review can identify methodological weaknesses, errors, and interpretive problems, although it does not guarantee that research is error-free.
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