peer review Flashcards
1
Q
what does a peer review assess?
A
the methods and designs used,
originality of the findings,
the validity of the original research findings
content, structure and language.
2
Q
why is peer review important?
A
prevents faulty data from entering the public domain, it provides a way of checking the validity of findings
3
Q
what is a limitation of peer reviewing
A
slows publication down and may prevent unusual, new work being published.
