The Social Science Studies That Can't Be Replicated

The video discusses a fictional scientific breakthrough in determining the boiling point of water, leading to a broader discussion on the replication crisis in social sciences. It highlights the importance of replication in scientific research, particularly in psychology, where many studies fail to replicate. The video explores various reasons for these failures, including methodological errors, pressure on researchers, and even fraud. It concludes with potential solutions to improve replication, such as conducting more replication studies, preregistering study designs, and sharing data.

What is the main concern highlighted in the replication crisis?

• Lack of funding for research

• Inability to replicate previous studies

• Over-reliance on technology

• Insufficient number of researchers

What was the outcome of the Many Labs 2 project?

• Most experiments showed improved results

• All experiments were successfully replicated

• Half of the experiments were replicated

• None of the experiments were replicated

Which of the following is NOT a reason for failed replication?

• Changes in human behavior

• Technological advancements

• Increased funding for research

• Pressure to publish quickly

What is one proposed solution to improve replication in research?

• Increasing the number of researchers

• Limiting the use of technology in experiments

• Preregistering study designs with journals

• Reducing the number of experiments conducted

Why might researchers manipulate their findings?

• To gain tenure and career advancement

• To reduce the number of experiments

• To avoid using technology

• To increase the complexity of studies