Research Methods: Peer Review Flashcards
When is a peer review conducted?
Before publication
What does a peer review subject a research paper to?
Independent Scrutiny
Who conducts a peer review?
Other psychologist in a similar field
What three things does a psychologist consider the research project in terms of?
Validity
Significance
Originality
What is the purpose of a peer review?
Acts as a gatekeeper to filter out flawed or unscientific research.
A psychologist conducting a peer review can …
Accept the research
Accept if improvements are made
Reject the research
What does a peer review aim to prevent?
Dissemination of irrelevant findings, unwarranted claims, unacceptable interpreations
The process of peer review ensures what?
Published research can be taken seriously as it has been independently scrutinised.
What does a peer review determine?
Whether research should receive funding
One problem with peer review is fraud. Why is this?
In a small number of cases peer review has failed to notice this before publication.
One problem with peer review is values. Why is this?
It can be hard to be objective due to personal, cultural or political views.
What is institution bias in peer review?
A problem where reviewers may favour research from prestigious universities
What is gender bias in peer review?
A problem where reviewers favour researchers of the same gender.
