Irreproducible Research—How Big of a Problem Is it?




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Some estimates say that as many as half of the scientific discoveries made in certain disciplines cannot be replicated. Irreproducible research is a big problem that could be undermining credibility in science. Tom Parks, Ph.D., vice president for research at the University of Utah, describes factors that have brought us to this point, and steps toward resolving them.