Tracking and mainstreaming replications in the social, cognitive, and behavioral sciences

Abstract

Replicability is a cornerstone of scientific progress. Yet replications are often undervalued and are sometimes seen as redundant unimportant or lacking novelty. This impedes their broader adoption in research and beyond. In response the credibility revolution calls for slower more deliberate science and greater responsiveness to fallibility. In this perspective piece we argue that (a) replications are essential for validating scientific claims (b) replications need to be made more visible recognized and integrated into research and educational practices and (c) we can change the way we view and judge replication results. We propose a framework where replication studies can be systematically tracked and normalized through the Replication Hub as part of the Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training (FORRT) initiative with the goal of enhancing the visibility integration and cumulative impact of replication research across disciplines.

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