Research Methods: Peer Review Flashcards

1
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When is a peer review conducted?

A

Before publication

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2
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What does a peer review subject a research paper to?

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Independent Scrutiny

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3
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Who conducts a peer review?

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Other psychologist in a similar field

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4
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What three things does a psychologist consider the research project in terms of?

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Validity
Significance
Originality

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5
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What is the purpose of a peer review?

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Acts as a gatekeeper to filter out flawed or unscientific research.

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6
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A psychologist conducting a peer review can …

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Accept the research
Accept if improvements are made
Reject the research

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What does a peer review aim to prevent?

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Dissemination of irrelevant findings, unwarranted claims, unacceptable interpreations

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The process of peer review ensures what?

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Published research can be taken seriously as it has been independently scrutinised.

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What does a peer review determine?

A

Whether research should receive funding

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10
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One problem with peer review is fraud. Why is this?

A

In a small number of cases peer review has failed to notice this before publication.

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One problem with peer review is values. Why is this?

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It can be hard to be objective due to personal, cultural or political views.

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What is institution bias in peer review?

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A problem where reviewers may favour research from prestigious universities

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What is gender bias in peer review?

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A problem where reviewers favour researchers of the same gender.

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