Research Vocabulary · Level 2 of 5
Peer Review
Evaluation of scholarly work by other specialists before or after publication.
Review can improve work but does not guarantee correctness.
Example
Independent reviewers examine a paper's methods and claims.
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Peer Review. Evaluation of scholarly work by other specialists before or after publication. Review can improve work but does not guarantee correctness. For example: Independent reviewers examine a paper's methods and claims.
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This helps you read papers critically and distinguish evidence from claims.
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