An important component of the scientific approach is peer review.Which of the following is NOT a reason for employing peer review? It aims to
A) ensure that only the best research is published.
B) ensure that research with major obvious flaws will not be part of scientific literature.
C) allow publication of only those findings with which other researchers agree.
D) ensure that the best ideas are supported by research,and allows others to build upon the research thereby further advancing the field of study.

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Peer review does not aim to only allow publication of findings that other researchers agree with. Rather, it aims to evaluate the quality and validity of research, and identify any major flaws or weaknesses. The goal is to improve the overall quality of scientific literature, not to promote consensus among researchers.

An Important Component of the Scientific Approach Is Peer Review