Data Accessibility is Not Sufficient for Making Replication Studies a Matter of Course
11 Pages Posted: 14 Apr 2012 Last revised: 18 Oct 2012
Date Written: April 12, 2012
Abstract
Which code of behavior should form the basis of science and research? Replicability is definitely among these values. It is a pivotal feature of good scientific practice. Only replicable results are indeed scientific results. Studies that cannot be replicated are, strictly speaking, not scientific, but – given they are good – a type of feuilleton. Still, to most researchers – and this might seem surprising – facilitating and particularly conducting a replication study is anything but a matter of course.
Keywords: RatSWD, ratswd working paper, scientific, replicability, replication, replication studies, good practice, research, data, data sharing, data mangement
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