Jul 13, 2023 09:21 PM
https://bigthink.com/the-present/double-...emic-bias/
KEY POINTS: Peer review is the process for screening scientific knowledge, but it has plenty of warts. A recent paper looked at whether more anonymity improves the process by reducing bias. Hiding researchers’ names and universities from reviewers appears to produce a fairer outcome.
KEY POINTS: Peer review is the process for screening scientific knowledge, but it has plenty of warts. A recent paper looked at whether more anonymity improves the process by reducing bias. Hiding researchers’ names and universities from reviewers appears to produce a fairer outcome.