Why too many political science findings cannot be trusted and what we can do about it: A review of meta-scientific research and a call for institutional reform

Volume: 60, Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 19
Published: Mar 1, 2019
Abstract
Witnessing the ongoing “credibility revolutions” in other disciplines, also political science should engage in meta-scientific introspection. Theoretically, this commentary describes why scientists ¬in academia’s current incentive system work against their self-interest if they prioritize research credibility. Empirically, a comprehensive review of meta-scientific research with a focus on quantitative political science demonstrates that threats...
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Why too many political science findings cannot be trusted and what we can do about it: A review of meta-scientific research and a call for institutional reform
Published Date
Mar 1, 2019
Volume
60
Issue
1
Pages
1 - 19
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