In a science class, a teacher presents a scenario where a scientist’s research undergoes peer review before publication. The teacher asks, “Why is this peer review process important in scientific research?” Which student response best reflects the purpose of peer review?
1
Peer review ensures the scientist gets full credit for their work.
2
It helps check the accuracy and validity of the scientist's findings.
3
The process makes sure the experiment adheres to ethical guidelines.
4
None of the above