Some politicians would like to limit the peer review process for funding of grants to topics they believe are morally correct. This would have the effect of
A) Potentially give rise to more sound results
B) Encourage dialogue between scientists
C) Allowing the politicians to determine what research is done
D) Making it easier to accomplish science

Question

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Limiting the peer review process for funding of grants to certain topics based on moral beliefs of politicians would allow them to determine what research is done, which not only limits scientific progress but also undermines the integrity and objectivity of the scientific process.

Some Politicians Would Like to Limit the Peer Review Process