Frequently Asked Questions: Research
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Q: What is peer review?
Peer review is the process when expert scientists in a particular field are asked to read and comment on a research application or scientific paper. They will look at the rationale behind the research, the methods and techniques used, and the conclusions drawn by the authors.
Peer review is the stamp of approval from the scientific community. It is a hallmark that tells us that the research is reliable, accurate and well designed.
Any research that has not been peer-reviewed should be treated with caution. All respectable scientific journals peer review every paper and article that they publish.
Alzheimer's Society involves peer review as a critical step in deciding what research to fund. This enables us to fund research of the highest quality.
