Peer review

Question 1

Main aims of peer review

Answer 1

*Allocate funding
*Validate quality of research
*Suggest amendments/improvements

Question 2

Peer review AO3

Answer 2

Anonymity- May permit unjustified criticism from rivals due to being anonymous.

Publication bias- File drawer problem, creates false impression of current knowledge.

Burying ground breaking knowledge- peer review may suppress opposition to mainstream theories to maintain the status quo.