A01

• What is the aim of science?

  To produce a body of knowledge
• Why is communication important in science?

  It shares knowledge within the scientific community
• Through what mediums are psychology research findings publicised?

  Conferences, textbooks, and academic journals
• Name two academic journals mentioned in the text.

  Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
• What is the process that research must undergo before publication?

  Peer review
• Who conducts the peer review process?

  A small group of experts in the field
• What is a requirement for the experts conducting peer review?

  They should be unknown to the author
• What are the main aims of peer review?

  • Allocate research funding
  • Validate quality and relevance of research
  • Suggest amendments or improvements
• How does peer review help in allocating research funding?

  It evaluates proposed research projects' worthiness
• What aspects of research are assessed during peer review?

  Hypotheses, methodology, statistical tests, conclusions
• What might reviewers suggest during the peer review process?

  Minor revisions to improve the report
• What can happen if the work is deemed inappropriate for publication?

  It may be withdrawn from consideration