Question

When a scientist makes a discovery, it must be peer-reviewed (read and edited by a group of scientists that he does not know or do not know one another) before the finding can be published in a journal. Which reason would NOT prevent the finding from being published? A) Lack of enough data replication. B) Bias on the part of the researcher. C) Insufficient evidence to support the hypothesis. D) The finding challenges an accepted scientific theory.

Answer 1

Answer: D). The finding challenges an accepted scientific theory.

Explanation:

A peer review is the analysis of the research report by the scientists or professionals who have the same competencies and knowledge as that of the topic of the research report. The reviewer gives the suggestions to correct the mistakes and to improvise the results and methodology to improve the quality of the research.

If the scientific discovery resolve the challenges related to scientific theory it can be accepted and published in a journal appreciably. As it can be in support for the understanding and applicability of the theory.

Answer 2

It is D because there could be something to prove an accepted theory wrong.