Question

why are peer - reviewed journals important for research?
○ a. they are more entertaining
○ b. they are free to access
○ c. they are written by influencers
○ d. they are reviewed by experts for accuracy
what is often falsely claimed about vaping in advertisements?
○ a. it helps you exercise better
○ b. it improves lung function
○ c. it is just flavored air
○ d. it is less expensive than smoking

Explanation:

First Question: Why are peer - reviewed journals important for research?

• Option a: Peer - reviewed journals are for academic research, not for entertainment, so this is wrong.
• Option b: Many peer - reviewed journals are not free to access; some require subscriptions or payment, so this is wrong.
• Option c: Peer - reviewed journals are written by researchers, not influencers, so this is wrong.
• Option d: The core of peer - review is that experts in the field review the research to ensure its accuracy and quality, so this is correct.

• Option a: Vaping has no proven connection to better exercise performance, and this is not a common false claim in vaping ads.
• Option b: Vaping is known to harm lung function, so claiming it improves lung function is false, but it's not the most common false claim.
• Option c: Vaping produces aerosols with harmful chemicals, but ads often falsely claim it's just flavored air (harmless).
• Option d: Cost comparison with smoking is not a common false claim in vaping ads.

Answer:

d. They are reviewed by experts for accuracy

Second Question: What is often falsely claimed about vaping in advertisements?