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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Science-Based Communication

Question 13 • Madison 2017 Phy Sci A-35 SS

What is a problem with peer review?

Answer
A
It identifies errors.
B
It directs funding toward certain research.
C
It can show the bias of reviewers.

Explanation

Peer review can be affected by reviewers’ opinions, assumptions, or conflicts of interest, so their judgments may reflect bias. Identifying errors is generally a benefit of peer review, not a problem; the concern described here is that it can show the bias of reviewers.

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