Ethics, Peer review

Question 1

What is the role of peer review in the scientific process?

Answer 1

Peer review is a process that takes place before a study is published to ensure that the research is of a high quality, contributes to the field of research and is accurately presented.

Question 2

what is the function of peer review?

Answer 2

ensures that only high quality research is available as a body of scientific evidence.

Question 3

strengths of peer review

Answer 3

maintains high standards in research, which has implications for society and funding allocation so that it is assigned to high quality research.

Helps to prevent scientific fraud

It promotes the scientific process through the development and dissemination of accurate of knowledge and contributes new knowledge to the field.

Question 4

limitations of peer review

Answer 4

Contributes to the “file drawer effect” – as only statistically significant findings are published.