A01 peer review Flashcards
1
Q
What is peer review
A
The assessment of scientific work by others who are experts in the same field
Intention is to ensure that any research conducted and published is of high quality
Generally unpaid
2
Q
What are the 3 main purposes of peer review
A
For allocation of research funding
For publication of research in scientific journals and books
For assessing research rating of university department
3
Q
Peer review and the Internet?
A
Mean everyone
Readers themselves decide whether it’s valid or not
