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    Type of resources
    Syllabus
    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional
    Primary user(s)
    Teacher
    Subject area(s)
    Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Replication Crisis and Credibility Revolution
    Last updated
    14 October 2021
    Syllabus

    Improving (Our) Science

    By Brian Nosek

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional · For Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    The goal of science is to accumulate knowledge about nature. There are scientific values guiding how scientists should work, and scientific practices guiding how scientists do work. This course will examine the discrepancy between scientific values and scientific practices. What are the ordinary daily practices of scientists ,laboratories, and disciplines that deviate from scientific values? Why are they different What can, and should, be done about it We will develop and implement strategies to improve alignment between our own scientific values and practices.

    Keywords Transparency · Reproducibility Crisis and Credibility Revolution