Peer Review Flashcards

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what is peer review?

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  • when psychological research is subjected to independent scrutiny by other psychologists in that field, before publication
  • research is assessed in terms of its validity, significance and originality
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why is peer review important?

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  • checks validity and credibility of the research, assesses the quality and appropriateness of the design and methodology
  • judges significance of research
  • assess originality of their work
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what are the 3 main purposes of peer review?

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  • publication in scientific journals - prevents incorrect/faulty data getting into public domain
  • research ratings of university departments
  • allocation of research funding
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