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    Type of resources
    Primary Source, Reading
    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates)
    Primary user(s)
    Student
    Subject area(s)
    Applied Science, Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Replication Crisis and Credibility Revolution
    Last updated
    29 October 2026
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    Reviewer Bias Against Replication Research

    By J. W. Neuliep, R. Crandall

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates) · For Student · Language English

    Abstract

    Social science journal reviewers (N=8) responded to questionnaires regarding their reviewing history, and attitudes towards and perception of replication studies. Results indicate that reviewers are biased against replication studies and toward studies demonstrating some new effects. Several reviewers indicated that replications are a waste of time and journal space.

    Keywords Reproducibility Crisis and Credibility Revolution