Peer review

Question 1

What is peer review

Answer 1

The scrutiny of research by other scientists before publication.

Question 2

Main purpose of peer review

Answer 2

All published scientific work is of a high standard.

Question 3

Criticisms of peer review

Answer 3

• Reviewers know the names of the researchers whose work they are evaluating and the uni they work at
• Reviewers are sometimes not paid
• Peer review can take a month or longer.