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Replication Crisis

The replication crisis refers to a systematic issue in psychology and other sciences where many foundational studies have failed to be replicated, raising concerns about the reliability and validity of published research findings. This crisis highlights the need for improved research practices, greater transparency, and more robust statistical methods in scientific inquiry.

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The replication crisis highlights significant challenges in the scientific community, particularly regarding the reproducibility of research findings. Many studies, especially in psychology and social sciences, have been found difficult to replicate, raising concerns about the reliability of publish...

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Replication
The process of repeating a study to see if the same results can be obtained.

Example: A study on memory recall is replicated to confirm its findings.

Reproducibility
The ability to achieve consistent results using the same methods and data.

Example: A reproducible study yields the same results when repeated by different researchers.

P-Hacking
The practice of manipulating data or analysis to obtain a desired p-value.

Example: Researchers may test multiple hypotheses until they find one that is statistically significant.

Bias
A systematic error that leads to incorrect conclusions in research.

Example: Selection bias occurs when participants are not randomly chosen.

Open Science
A movement advocating for transparency and accessibility in scientific research.

Example: Researchers share their data and methods openly to allow for replication.

Statistical Significance
A measure that indicates whether the results of a study are likely due to chance.

Example: A p-value of less than 0.05 is often considered statistically significant.

Related Topics

Scientific Method
The systematic process used for scientific inquiry and experimentation.
intermediate
Research Ethics
The principles guiding the conduct of research to ensure integrity and respect for participants.
intermediate
Statistical Analysis
The process of collecting and analyzing data to draw conclusions.
intermediate

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