Original paper
Estimating the reproducibility of psychological science
Abstract
Reproducibility is a defining feature of science, but the extent to which it characterizes current research is unknown. We conducted replications of 100 experimental and correlational studies published in three psychology journals using high-powered designs and original materials when available. Replication effects were half the magnitude of original effects, representing a substantial decline. Ninety-seven percent of original studies had...
Paper Details
Title
Estimating the reproducibility of psychological science
Published Date
Aug 27, 2015
Journal
Volume
349
Issue
6251