Peer reviews

Question 1

what are peer reviews?

Answer 1

the practice of using independent experts to assess the quality and validity of scientific research and academic reports

Question 2

One reason why peer reviews are used?

Answer 2

1) People Prevent Plagiarism: Psychologists/Scientists carrying out a peer review can make sure that the work due to be published isn’t simply a regurgitation of work that has been published previously by other Psychologists or Scientists.

Question 3

2nd reason

Answer 3

(2) Make Methodology: Other researchers can check the report/study in terms of how appropriate the methodological choices were (e.g. sample of participants, (are they truly reflective of the target population?) research method (does the method used hinder reliability of ecological validity), design etc

Question 4

3rd reason

Answer 4

3) Very- Validity: Other researchers can check the report/study for accuracy in terms of testing, measuring and results analysis. Researchers can make comments in terms of whether they feel the study is ecologically valid or holds high population validity.