peer review and research on the economy

Question 1

what is peer review

Answer 1

assessment of scientific work by others

Question 2

what are the aims of peer review

Answer 2

• allocate research funding
• validate the quality and relevance of research
• suggest amendments or improvements

Question 3

what is the evaluation of peer review

Answer 3

Anonymity
- minority use anonymity to criticise rivals research
- some journals name reviewers by name

Publication bias
-prefer to publish positive results
- create false impression

Question 4

Attachment research into the role of the father - economy

Answer 4

• childcare was seen as a mothers’ responsibility
• father may fulfil a different role from the mother but isn’t any less valuable
• both parents are capable of providing care
• greater flexible working arrangements
• income can be maximised

Question 5

development of treatment for mental disorder - economy

Answer 5

• absence from work costs £15 billion a year
• 1/3 of absences related to mental health
  -treatments through drugs
• can manage conditions and return to work
• benefits the economy