Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
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Date of Graduation
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Department of Health Sciences
Advisor(s)
Audrey J. Burnett
Yasmeen Shorish
Robert Koslow
Abstract
Following the push for evidence based practice, came a huge proliferation of research journals and journal articles. With this increase in quantity came an increased concern about the quality of these articles being published, which led to a multifield investigation regarding the reproducibility of scientific research. With studies in the fields of psychology and biomedicine only reaching approximately a 30% reproducibility rate, a conversation has been sparked that spans across every field of research. Upon further investigation, various causes for this reproducibility crisis have surfaced which include, lack of data sharing/ transparency, statistical errors, funding corruption, and the culture surrounding research and academia. However, with overarching themes of open data, preregistration of research, collaboration among scientists, a change in the research culture, and continued education for both researchers and medical professionals, change can begin to be seen and trust and rigor can be regained in research.
Recommended Citation
Eline, Sarah, "The reproducibility crisis in scientific research" (2019). Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019. 667.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/667
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