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We found only one-third of published psychology research is reliable – now what?

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imageWhat does it mean if the majority of what's published in journals can't be reproduced?Maggie Villiger, CC BY-ND

The ability to repeat a study and find the same results twice is a prerequisite for building scientific knowledge. Replication allows us to ensure empirical findings are reliable and refines our understanding of...

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