Question

A new discovery is peer-reviewed by other scientists. The scientists asked many

questions about how the experiment was conducted. They were also curious about
whether the results were influenced by others. What were the scientists trying to
determine from their review?

Answer 1

When scientists conduct an experiment and analyze the results, the next step is to write up a report that describes the experiment and the results and submit it for publication in a scientific or medical journal that is “peer reviewed.”