Question

describing peer review
identify whether each of the following is a reason for peer review or a problem with peer review.
rejects new methods:
identifies sources of
directs funding:
takes time:
sometimes fails:
done

Explanation:

Rejecting new methods is a problem with peer review because peer review should ideally be open to valid new approaches, and resistance to new methods (due to conservatism or bias in reviewers) is a drawback of the peer - review process.

Answer:

problem with peer review