Which of the following is the reason that scientific journals use peer review?
A) It is cost effective.
B) It is more efficient/faster.
C) It encourages collaboration among researchers.
D) It ensures that the studies published are of the highest quality.
E) All of the above are true.

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The reason scientific journals use peer review is to ensure that the studies published are of the highest quality. While peer review may indirectly encourage collaboration, it is not the primary reason for its use. Peer review can also be time-consuming and may add to the cost of publishing, so A and B are not correct. E is also not correct since not all choices are true.

Which of the Following Is the Reason That Scientific Journals