Peer review

Question 1

What is peer review?

Answer 1

When work is sent to other academics to be assessed and scrutinise.

Question 2

Why do we use peer review?

Answer 2

Avoid conscience bias
Ensure accuracy
Ensure quality / validity
Point out mistakes
Ensure originality
Ensure significance
Allocation of funding
Research ratings of universities

Question 3

Issues with peer review

Answer 3

Time consuming (might rush)
Limited academics in the field
Anonymity may lead to sabotage
More bias to positive results
May preserve status quo
Remains public, cannot be recalled