Peer review Flashcards
1
Q
What is peer review
A
Research is scrutinised by another psychologist before it is published.
2
Q
What does a peer review consider
A
Validity, originality, appropriateness, significance
3
Q
Why do we need peer review
A
Validate research
allocate funding
protect psychologist scientific status
4
Q
Issues of peer review
A
Psychologists could criticise rivals to gain funding
Hard to find a suitable peer.
