A criterion used to assess a research paper's acceptability for publication is:
A) who conducted the research.
B) where the results had been published before.
C) whether or not the author used sophisticated or simple statistics.
D) how consistent the findings are with previous knowledge.

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The consistency of the findings with previous knowledge is crucial as it helps validate the research's contribution to the existing body of knowledge and ensures that the results are reliable and credible.

A Criterion Used to Assess a Research Paper's Acceptability for Publication