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Replicability, Robustness, and Reproducibility in Psychological Science.

Brian A Nosek^1,2, Tom E Hardwicke³, Hannah Moshontz⁴

¹Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, USA;

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|October 19, 2021

Summary

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Replication is crucial for psychological research progress. Understanding and implementing replication, reproducibility, and robustness improves scientific self-correction and accelerates knowledge advancement.

Keywords:

generalizability metascience replication reproducibility research methods robustness statistical inference theory validity

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Psychology
Scientific Methodology

Background:

Replication is an underappreciated yet vital practice in scientific research.
Failures in replication can stifle prediction and theory development, hindering research progress.
The 2010s marked a period of increased scrutiny and confrontation regarding replication in psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing appreciation and importance of replication in psychology.
To discuss the challenges and benefits associated with replication efforts.
To emphasize how innovations in replication, reproducibility, and robustness can enhance psychological research practices.

Main Methods:

Systematic and multi-site replication projects were conducted.
Analysis of sociocultural challenges impacting replication practices.
Examination of psychological research trends in the 2010s.

Main Results:

Many published psychological findings showed surprising failures to replicate.
Sociocultural factors, including disincentives and negative framing of replication, were identified.
Awareness of replication's role in scientific self-correction has increased.

Conclusions:

Psychology is improving research practices and accelerating progress through innovations in replication.
Replication, reproducibility, and robustness are essential for advancing scientific knowledge.
Confronting current understandings through replication spurs innovation and strengthens the field.