the role of peer review in the scientific process

Question 1

what does peer review involve ?

Answer 1

• involves the assessment of scientific work by others who are specialists in the same field

Question 2

why is peer review done ?

Answer 2

• this is done to ensure that any research intended for publication is of the highest quality
• peer review methods are employed to maintain standards of quality, improve peformance and provide credibility

Question 3

main aims of peer review:

Answer 3

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

Question 4

purpose of peer review :

Answer 4

• publish- determine whether the research is suitable for publication
• validity - determine whether the results are valid
• appropriate - determine whether the procedure & methodology are appropriate
• significant - determine whether the research makes a significant contribution to psychology
• originality - determine whether the research is original

Question 5

process