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Tom Rosman, Michael Bosnjak1, Henning Silber2
1Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID), Germany.
Public Understanding of Science (Bristol, England)
|June 14, 2022
Summary
Open science practices, like sharing data and code, can boost public trust in research. Making these open science efforts visible is crucial for enhancing trust in science.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Science Communication
Background:
- Public trust in science is vital for societal engagement and acceptance of research findings.
- Concerns exist regarding the impact of private funding on scientific integrity and public perception.
- Open science practices are proposed as a mechanism to enhance transparency and trust.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of open science practices on public trust in science.
- To examine if open science practices can mitigate trust issues arising from private research funding.
- To assess the visibility of open science practices as a factor in building trust.
Main Methods:
- Two studies were conducted on German general population samples.
- Study 1: A survey study (N=504) examined correlations between open science practices and trust.
- Study 2: An experimental study (N=588) manipulated exposure to open science practices to assess causal effects.
Main Results:
- Both studies provided evidence that open science practices positively influence public trust in science.
- Study 2 showed more inconsistent results regarding the positive effects of open science on trust.
- No evidence was found that open science practices buffer the negative effects of private research funding on trust.
Conclusions:
- Open science practices can contribute to increasing public trust in science.
- The visibility of open science practices is a key factor that should not be underestimated.
- Further research may be needed to fully understand the nuances of open science's impact on trust, especially concerning private funding.
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