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36: Statistical inconsistencies in published research


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In episode 34 we covered a blog post that highlighted questionable analytical approaches in psychology. That post mentioned four studies that resulted from this approach, which a team of researchers took a closer look into. Dan and James discuss the statistical inconsistencies that the authors reported in a recent preprint.

Some of the topics covered:

  • Trump (of course)
  • A summary of the preprint
  • The GRIM test to detect inconsistencies
  • The researchers that accidently administered the equivalent of 300 cups of coffee to study participants
  • How do we prevent inconsistent reporting?
  • 21 word solution for research transparency
  • Journals mandating statistical inconsistency checks, such as 'statcheck'
  • Links

    The pre-print

    https://peerj.com/preprints/2748/

    'The grad student that didn't say no' blog post

    http://www.brianwansink.com/phd-advice/the-grad-student-who-never-said-no

    The caffeine study

    http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-38744307

    Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group lab handbook (see page 6 for open science practices)

    http://www.bris.ac.uk/media-library/sites/expsych/documents/targ/TARG%20Handbook%20161128.pdf

    21 word solution

    http://spsp.org/sites/default/files/dialogue_26(2).pdf

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