Technology
Blockchain
A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography to create a secure and tamper-evident ledger.
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Data glossaryPeer-review
Peer-review
Science
Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producers of the work (peers).
It functions as a form of self-regulation by qualified members of a profession within the relevant field. Peer review methods are used to maintain quality standards, improve performance, and provide credibility.
In academia, scholarly peer review is often used to determine an academic paper's suitability for publication.
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Open data
Open Access
The principle that access to the published papers and other results of research, should be freely available to everyone.
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Statistics
P-value
The P value, or calculated probability, is a statistical concept that is used in hypothesis testing to help determine statistical significance.
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