A studyʹs results are deemed worthy of acceptance into the body of scientific knowledge if they are published in journals which ______________
A) charge a high fee for acceptance
B) are funded by corporations funding the research
C) use the peer review process
D) meet guidelines advocated by environmentalists or consumer groups
E) conform to current political and religious views

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The peer review process is the standard for evaluating the quality and validity of scientific research. Journals that use this process have experts in the field review the study and offer critiques and suggestions for improvement before it is accepted for publication. This ensures that published studies are of high quality and contribute to the body of scientific knowledge.

A Studyʹs Results Are Deemed Worthy of Acceptance into the Body