Improved Social Science? Don’t Laugh, It Could Happen - Science and Culture Today
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A struggle, worth knowing about, has been initiated to produce better social science. A recent article at Real Clear Investigations tell us “Why so many social science claims are false.” The theme is not unfamiliar: neither the falsehood nor the reasons are news. However, Stetson University psychology professor Christopher J. Ferguson also identifies three efforts at reform.
One promising sign is the growth of the “open science movement,” which encourages the preregistration of studies. This reduces the ability of researchers to mangle their data analysis to produce preferred results. And the movement’s promotion of greater data transparency allows for more confirmation of findings.
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