Question

A research article undergoes peer review. The primary purpose of the peer review process is to
Responses
A confirm the accuracy of the collected data.confirm the accuracy of the collected data.
B allow other scientists to repeat the experiment.allow other scientists to repeat the experiment.
C ensure that the evidence supports the conclusions.ensure that the evidence supports the conclusions.
D ensure that the data support current explanations.ensure that the data support current explanations.

Answer 1

C — ensure that the evidence supports the conclusions.

Peer reviewers evaluate whether the methods and results are sound and whether the authors' conclusions are justified by the presented evidence, not to re-measure the data or force conformity with existing explanations.