Question

Mario was conducting research regarding the treatment of AIDS victims using stem cells. He found a source that was written recently and the author was known. Unfortunately, he could not determine if it had been peer reviewed. Which of the following is a correct decision and justification Mario should make regarding the use of this source?a. Mario should use the source.b. The author is unimportant.c. Mario should use the source.d. The peer review is unimportant.e. Mario should not use the source.f. The author is known.g. Mario should not use the source.h. It has not been peer reviewed.

Answer 1

- Correct decision:

E). Mario should not use the source.

- Justification:

H). It has not been peer reviewed.

Step-by-step explanation:

While conducting research, it is necessary to ensure the credibility of the sources as it may affect the worth or significance of the research. In order to ensure the reliability of the source, peer-reviewed sources are considered scholarly and authentic, as it contains information written or approved by a team of experts.

In the given situation, Mario should be suggested, not to use the source with a justification that it has not been peer-reviewed that implies, it has not been reviewed by the experts. This makes the source less reliable and hence should not be used for the research.