Peer Review

Question 1

what is peer review?

Answer 1

• when psychological research is subjected to independent scrutiny by other psychologists in that field, before publication
• research is assessed in terms of its validity, significance and originality

Question 2

why is peer review important?

Answer 2

• checks validity and credibility of the research, assesses the quality and appropriateness of the design and methodology
• judges significance of research
• assess originality of their work

Question 3

what are the 3 main purposes of peer review?

Answer 3

• publication in scientific journals - prevents incorrect/faulty data getting into public domain
• research ratings of university departments
• allocation of research funding