A study's results are deemed worthy of acceptance into the body of scientific knowledge if they are published in journals that______ .
A)are funded by corporations funding the research
B)meet guidelines advocated by environmentalists or consumer groups
C)use the peer- review process
D)charge a fee for acceptance

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The peer-review process involves evaluation of the study's methodology, data, and conclusions by experts in the field before it is accepted for publication. This helps ensure the study's credibility and warrants its inclusion in the body of scientific knowledge. Funding source, guidelines advocated by interest groups, and acceptance fees do not necessarily indicate the quality or validity of the research.

A Study's Results Are Deemed Worthy of Acceptance into the Body