18. Peer Review AO1

Question 1

What is a peer review?

Answer 1

Before publication, all aspects of an investigation are scrutinised by experts in the field, these experts should be objective and unknown to the researcher

Question 2

What are the aims of peer reviews?

Answer 2

1. Funding - allocate research funding
2. Validation of quality and relevance of research
3. Improvements and amendments are suggested