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AQA GCSE · Question 01.9 · Infection and Response
How can scientists be sure that claims about new drugs are valid?
How can scientists be sure that claims about new drugs are valid?
Answer options:
A.
Advertise the claims on social media.
B.
Ask an international company to produce the drug.
C.
Have the claims peer reviewed.
D.
Publish the claims in a newspaper.
How to approach this question
Consider the options and identify which one represents a formal process within the scientific community for checking the validity and quality of research before it is published.
Full Answer
C.Have the claims peer reviewed.✓ Correct
Have the claims peer reviewed.
The most reliable way to ensure scientific claims are valid is through peer review. This is a crucial part of the scientific process where a research paper is sent to other experts (peers) in the same field. These experts scrutinize the methodology, data, and conclusions of the study. They check for errors, bias, and flawed reasoning. Only after a study has passed this rigorous evaluation is it considered valid and published in a reputable scientific journal.
Common mistakes
✗ Choosing options related to public communication (social media, newspaper) instead of scientific validation.
✗ Confusing commercial production with scientific validation.
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