Peer review Flashcards
1
Q
What is a peer review?
A
An assessment of scientific work by specialists in the field
2
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What do a peer reviews validate?
A
They confirm quality and relevance
3
Q
How do peer reviews improve research?
A
They suggest amendments or improvements prior to publication
4
Q
How can peer reviews be used in funding?
A
They can be used to allocate research funding
5
Q
What is a strength of peer reviews?
A
Anonymity of the reviewer provides more honest reviewing
6
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What are limitations of peer reviews?
A
Publication bias as invalid studies aren’t publicised so unsupportive studies aren’t available and it limits progress of research
