Scientific research articles provide a way for scientists to contact other scientists about the results of their research. A standard format is used for these articles, wherein the author presents the research in a neat, logical manner.
2) Explain the concept of peer-reviewed (in the context of scientific research)? [2]
Peer review is used by publishers to help ensure that the scientific record is good. The peer-reviewed literature demonstrates a well thought-out body of knowledge, reviewed by experts.
3) What does it mean to be “published” in a peer-reviewed journal/magazine? [2]
Peer-reviewed or refereed journals have an editorial board of subject experts who review and evaluate submitted articles before accepting them for publication. To be published in a peer-reviewed journal/magazine confirms the validity, quality and often the originality of articles for publication.
4) Explain why peer-reviewed journals are important (in the context of scientific research). [4]
Peer-reviewed journals are important since it supports the quality and validity of individual articles and the journals that publish them. Submissions are evaluated using criteria, including the excellence, novelty and significance of the research or ideas. …show more content…
Steps in the scientific method include, an observation made, where a hypothesis will form, then an experiment is completed, from which there is an analysis of the experimental results. That will include supporting or rejecting the hypothesis; then, in the end, it is likely that a new hypothesis is formed. In the experimental method, a variable is deliberately manipulated and the effect of that manipulation is observed on other variables. Scientific experimentation aids in determining the nature of the relationship amongst the independent and dependent