Scrutinisation of a research paper by a small group of experts
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What are the aims of Peer Review?
To allocate research funding, to validate the quality and relevance of the research and to suggest amendments
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What are some downsides of peer review?
The anonymity of reviewers can lead to them using it to exact revenge, more sensational research can be favoured and it may lead to suppression of status quo-challenging research
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What implications can psychological research have on the economy?
Development of treatments for mental illnesses such as drugs and therapies
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What are the aims of Peer Review?
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To allocate research funding, to validate the quality and relevance of the research and to suggest amendments
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What implications can psychological research have on the economy?
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