The reliability of primary scientific literature is strengthened by the ________ process,in which the work is examined by other leaders in the same field.For instance,a scientific paper examining the evolution of tetrapods would be reviewed by other evolutionary biologists and paleontologists.

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Peer-review is the process in which the work is evaluated by other experts in the same field to ensure its reliability and validity. The other choices, including basic research, applied research, and random research, do not relate to the process of peer-review, which is specifically focused on evaluating the credibility of primary scientific literature.

The Reliability of Primary Scientific Literature Is Strengthened by the ________