The Scientific Process & Peer Review

Question 1

the role of peer review

Answer 1

• takes place before a study is published to ensure the research is of high quality and contributes to the field of research
• carried out by experts in the related field of research

Question 2

3 main aims of peer review

Answer 2

1) allocate research funding
2) to validate the quality and relevance of research- all elements of research is assessed for quality and accuracy before publishing

Question 3

peer review process

Answer 3

1) draft article submitted for publication
2) read by journals editor
3) sent to experts for peer review
4) make a recommendation to editor
5) final decision made by editor

Question 4

publish

Answer 4

provide recommendations about whether the research should be published or not, or whether it needs revisions

Question 5

validity

Answer 5

a way to check validity of results/research

Question 6

appropriateness

Answer 6

assess the appropriateness of the procedure and methodology

Question 7

significance

Answer 7

judge the significance of the research to wider context (human behaviour)

Question 8

originality

Answer 8

assess the works originality and ensure that other relevant research is detailed