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
3
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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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