Ensuring Your Quantitative Research is Replicable and Reproducible / Sidney Gavel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gavel, Sidney, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantitative research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

Replicability and reproducibility are crucial elements of credible scientific research, ensuring that findings can be reliably repeated and validated. However, increased scrutiny of quantitative research, particularly in fields like psychology, has exposed challenges in achieving these standards. This article explores the key differences between replicability and reproducibility, the importance of each, and how researchers can enhance transparency through best practices. These include thorough data management, comprehensive documentation, and the use of trusted data repositories. Furthermore, the article addresses common pitfalls such as HARKing, p-hacking, and the file drawer problem, which distort research outcomes and contribute to the ongoing reproducibility crisis. Open science initiatives aimed at promoting data sharing, early publication registration, and result reporting are also discussed as strategies to combat these challenges. By adopting these practices, researchers can improve the reliability of their work, foster trust within the scientific community, and contribute to the overall progress of science.

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ISBN:

1-03-621669-1

9781036216696

OCLC:

1523170289