When Should a Research Report on the Safety and Effectiveness

When should a research report on the safety and effectiveness of a new non-lethal weapon used by police officers be reviewed more critically?

A) If the research report was published by a government agency that tests consumer products for safety.
B) If the research report was written by a researcher for a peer reviewed scholarly journal.
C) If the research were conducted by a private research firm that tests products for the insurance industry.
D) If the research were sponsored by the same company that manufactures the new weapon.