Professor Frankel is an editor for a psychology journal.She is considering which submissions to send out for peer review.Which of the following submissions is likely to receive the strongest consideration based on its research methods?
A)A professor from Utah who submitted research that is important,accurate,and explained thoroughly
B)A researcher from California who developed novel methods to study new technology
C)A professor from Illinois who employed rarely used methods but makes dramatic new findings
D)A postdoctoral fellow from Texas who used a controversial method and has already gained media attention for making sensational claims

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The submission from the professor from Utah is likely to receive the strongest consideration because it is described as important, accurate, and explained thoroughly. These are all important qualities for a submission to a psychology journal, and suggest that the research is of high quality and rigor. The other submissions either focus on novel methods or sensational claims, which may be interesting but may not necessarily be the most robust or valuable contributions to the field.

Professor Frankel Is an Editor for a Psychology Journal