peer review

• What is the purpose of peer review:

  - other psychologists check the research report before deciding whether it could be published

  • independent scrutiny by other psychologists working in a similar field

  • work is considered in terms of its validity, significance and originality

  • assessment of the appropriateness of the methods and designs used

  • editor makes the final decision whether to accept or reject the research report based on the reviewers’ comments/recommendations

  • research proposals are submitted to panel and assessed for merit
• purpose of peer review:

  • to ensure quality and relevance of research, eg methodology, data analysis etc

  • to ensure accuracy of findings

  • to evaluate proposed designs for research funding.