Trust within science. The replication crisis and the call for more transparent research Although public trust in science appears to remain strong, among scientists themselves it is under pressure. In particular in the social and life sciences, doubts have emerged about the validity of a substantial proportion of published research findings. Common but questionable practices in scientific research are an important cause of this so-called replication crisis. There are also concerns about the rise of online predatory journals and fake articles produced in paper mills. These developments are fueled by an academic culture with strong incentives to publish quickly, frequently, and in a way that attracts attention. Improving research practices requires greater transparency in the design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation of scientific research. The open science movement is taking various initiatives to this end. Although the problems identified and the proposed remedies receive most attention in the context of quantitative research, they are also relevant to qualitative research.
Wim Bernasco (Mon,) studied this question.