Uri Simonsohn

Uri Simonsohn, a behavioral science professor at Esade Business School, investigates fraudulent academic research. He shares insightful methods for detecting academic fraud, emphasizing the difference between mere 'red flags' and definitive evidence. Simonsohn discusses notorious cases like the misleading study on name similarity in marriages and the implications of statistical manipulations in research. He also navigates the challenges of maintaining integrity in academic settings and highlights the need for strict standards and community support to combat fraud.