Peer Review, Error And Fraud

Question 1

What is the peer review process?

Answer 1

Submit full descriptions of work and data in IMRAD format
Decision is then made by an editorial board and 2/3 recognised experts of the field

Question 2

What questions does the peer review process ask?

Answer 2

Is the work original
Does it contribute to our knowledge
Are the methods used valid and we’ll preformed
Are the conclusions supported by data
Have they told the story well

Question 3

What types of error are there?

Answer 3

Technical
Serious
Incorrect interpretation one results
Honest submission of incorrect data
Deliberate submission of false/fabricated data

Question 4

What is fabrication?

Answer 4

Submission of deliberately manufactured false data or results

Question 5

What is falsification?

Answer 5

Submission of data that’s been manipulated to provide false significance

Question 6

What is plagiarism?

Answer 6

Submission of another persons ideas, processes, data, or text without giving credit

Question 7

Give examples of falsification

Answer 7

Selective exclusion of data
Misrepresentation
Manipulation