Question

test the science of biology
dr. sanchez and her team have observed an unusual star in the andromeda galaxy. their data suggests that the star is being consumed by a nearby black hole. they write a scientific paper about their work and submit it to a scientific journal. other scientists read their paper and look for the unusual star as well.
the other scientists are participating in which of these activities?
a. data collection
b. peer review
c. developing a hypothesis

Explanation:

• Option A: Data collection is gathering new data, but here scientists are checking existing work, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Peer review involves scientists evaluating and verifying others' research, which matches the scientists looking for the star after reading the paper.
• Option C: Developing a hypothesis is creating a testable idea, not what's happening here.

Answer:

B. peer review