The Major Purpose of Peer Review Is to

question 26

Multiple Choice

The major purpose of peer review is to

• A) improve the quality of the article through constructive criticism about the research.
• B) review the merits of research to be done in the future.
• C) help reviewers locate articles that most support their theories.
• D) have scientists outside the field of the author's expertise evaluate the importance of the research.

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Definitions:

Maccoby and Jacklin

Psychologists known for their seminal work in the 1970s on gender differences in psychological traits and behaviors.

Verbal Ability

The capacity to use language effectively for communication, including understanding, using, and producing spoken and written language.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, behaviors, and physiological attributes typically associated with males and females.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique in research that combines the results of multiple studies to identify patterns, differences, or the effect size across all studies.