Peer review and implications on economy Flashcards
What does peer review involve
-All aspects of written investigation being scrutinised
-small groups of 2/3 experts in particular field which should be unknown and objective review
Aim of peer review (allocation)
-to allocate research funding, decide weather the project is worthwhile
Aim of peer review (validate)
-validate quality and relevance
-all assessed on quality and accuracy
-such as methodology, statistical tests, conclusions etc
Aim of peer review (suggestion)
-suggest amendments or improvements
-suggest minor revisions
-in extreme cases withdraw experiment
Evaluation- anonymity
-minority of reviews use this criticise rival researchers
-in comp for funding w gov
-use open reviewing instead
Evaluation of PR- burying groundbreaking research
-especially critical of views that contradict own
-findings that are similar to current research more likely to be passed than new research which challenges established order
-slows down rate of change in scientific disciplines
Evaluation of PR- publication bias
-publishers only want to produce “headline grabbing” data and positive data
-research that doesn’t meet this criteria is ignored or disregarded
What does it mean by implications on economy
How does what we learn from psych research influence affect and benefit (or devalue) our financial prosperity
Examples of effects on economy
-recommence work
-less likely to relapse
-reduce need for incapacity benefits
Example of benefit on economy- memory
-Fisher et al research (1989)
-16 experienced detectives recorded interviews in 2 group, A is cognitive and B is standard interview
-cognitive interviews elicited 46% more info
-improve accuracy of eyewitness testimony recall
-reduce wasted money on wrongful arrests Court hearings and questioning
-save criminal justice system money
Example of benefit to economy- attachment
-belsky et al (2009)
-males who report higher levels or marital intimacy also displayed secure father figure
-suggests males can form attachment to children
-shows both mothers and fathers equally capable of child rearing
-allows mother to return to work free of guilt and contribute to economy
Example of benefit to economy- psychopathology
Soomiro et al (2008)
-examined effects of SSRI’s and found they were more affective than placebo
-help restore quality of life and less time off work
-NHS save money
