The Peer-Review Process

Peer review involves a research report being independently reviewed to assess whether it should be published in a journal

• True

• False

Which of the following should be considered in a peer review?

• How appropriate the methods were

• How ethical the study was

• How valid the findings are

• Whether the result was significant or not

• How original and relevant the research is

Which of the following strengths about peer review are correct?

• It ensures only significant findings are published.

• It ensures research findings are accurate.

• It prevents plagiarism.

• It ensures the research is of high quality.

• It ensures

  that the research is relevant.

Which of the following are correct LIMITATIONS of peer review?

• Experts with a conflict of interest might not approve the research.

• Statistically significant findings are more likely to be published.

• Findings that are not statistically significant are more likely to be published.

• There may be difficulty finding expert reviewers in new areas of exploration.

Who reviews a research report as part of the peer review process?

• Experts in a similar field

• Non-experts who have an interest in the field of research

• Experts in a different field

• Only the editor of the journal

Peer review involves...

• Experts reviewing published research reports

• Experts reviewing research plans before they are conducted.

• Experts reviewing research reports before they are published.

• Experts reviewing research plans after conducting a pilot study.

Who makes the final decision as to whether to accept or reject a research report?

• The editor of the journal the report will potentially be published in.

• The researcher who wrote the report.

• The researchers who (peer)review the report.