Peer Review (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Who conducts peer review of scientific research?
Who conducts peer review of scientific research?
Specialists in the same field
What key aspect of research does peer review check?
What key aspect of research does peer review check?
Validity of the research
What can peers recommend about a research paper?
What can peers recommend about a research paper?
Published as is, revised, or rejected
What is a problem with anonymity in peer review?
What is a problem with anonymity in peer review?
May be used to criticise rivals
What does publication bias cause editors to prefer?
What does publication bias cause editors to prefer?
Positive results
What type of scrutiny does peer review involve?
What type of scrutiny does peer review involve?
Independent scrutiny
What unethical practice does peer review check for?
What unethical practice does peer review check for?
Plagiarism
Who is peer review biased towards?
Who is peer review biased towards?
Prestigious researchers
What happens to research contradicting reviewers' views?
What happens to research contradicting reviewers' views?
More likely to be criticised
How long can peer review take?
How long can peer review take?
Months or years
What does peer review help prevent being published?
What does peer review help prevent being published?
Poor-quality work
What does peer review sometimes fail to prevent?
What does peer review sometimes fail to prevent?
Scientific fraud