Which of the following is the best definition of peer review?
A. The process by which a scientist gathers feedback from friends
and family about the results of a scientific experiment
B. The process of reviewing articles in a scientific journal in order to
find new research ideas
C. The process by which scientists validate the conclusions of a
scientific investigation by reviewing its experimental design and
results
D. The process by which the job performance of a scientist is
evaluated with input from other scientists who work at the same
organization