0.25. Peer Review

Question 1

When should peer review be conducted?

Answer 1

Once you have written your report and before publishing

Question 2

What should an expert in the field check for?

Answer 2

Original, significance and validity

Question 3

Aim of peer review

Answer 3

1. Allocates funding
2. Validation of work
3. Improvements suggested

Question 4

Process of peer review

Answer 4

1. Independent review by someone in the same/ similar field
2. They check work for originality, significance and validity
3. They assess methods used
4. They can suggest changes to be made
5. However, the psychologist who’s report it is decides whether or not to make the changes before putting to the panel and assessed for merit

Question 5

Purpose of peer review

Answer 5

Ensure accuracy of findings and ensures quality and relevance of research