17. Peer Review Etc. Flashcards
1
Q
What is peer review ?
A
The assessment and scrutiny of scientific work by others who are specialists in the same field to ensure that any research intended for publication is of high quality
2
Q
What are the main aims of peer review ?
A
- To allocate research funding
- To validate the quality and relevance
- To suggest amendments or improvements
3
Q
What are the evaluation points of peer review ?
A
Anonymity
Publication bias
Burying ground breaking research