Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Career science, open science, and inspired science (with Alexa Tullett)
Sep 14, 2022
Alexa Tullett, a social psychologist at the University of Alabama, dives into the intricacies of scientific integrity and belief change. She questions the reliability of traditional p-values and discusses 'importance laundering' in research. Tullett contrasts open science with inspired science, emphasizing the need for transparency. The conversation also broaches the challenges of meta-analyses and the nuances of ego depletion. Additionally, she explores innovative approaches to college admissions and the pressing role of accountability in the justice system.
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Trusting Science
- Scientific answers are surprisingly hard to find, even for seemingly simple questions.
- Meta-analyses, while helpful, are limited by publication bias and the availability of negative studies.
Registered Reports vs Meta-Analyses
- Registered reports, where studies are reviewed before results are known, offer a higher degree of trustworthiness.
- They mitigate publication bias, a major concern with traditional meta-analyses.
How Registered Reports Work
- Registered reports involve submitting study designs for review before data collection.
- Journals agree to publish regardless of outcome, promoting unbiased research.