D1.S2.6(2) Shaky statistics and problematic publishing: Questionable research practices in the sport and exercise sciences

Leighton Jones; Nicholas Tiller

doi:10.1080/02640414.2026.2668810

May 8, 2026Journal of Sports Sciences

D1.S2.6(2) Shaky statistics and problematic publishing: Questionable research practices in the sport and exercise sciences

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Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the quality of research practices in sport and exercise sciences and their impact on public health relevance.
Review of existing literature on research practices in sport and exercise sciences.
Analysis of common statistical methods and their appropriateness for scientific rigor.
Identified a prevalence of questionable research practices in the field.
Highlighted the need for improved reproducibility and transparency in published studies.

Implication

Exploratory review highlights problematic research practices in sport and exercise sciences, suggesting improvements for scientific quality.

Abstract

As sport and exercise sciences continue to fight for relevance in the broader public health narrative, we must ensure that the science underpinning our work is of the highest quality. Other discipl...

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Jones et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338a8f630953a74978c8f8 https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2026.2668810

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D1.S2.6(2) Shaky statistics and problematic publishing: Questionable research practices in the sport and exercise sciences

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D1.S2.6(2) Shaky statistics and problematic publishing: Questionable research practices in the sport and exercise sciences

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