Failed replication leads to the release of original data

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The failed replication study included additional information, such as the original data from the studies conducted in 2012.
Access to raw data in scientific papers is often limited, even for peer reviewers.
The failed replication caught the attention of Data Colada, a group of business school professors who analyze data for flawed analysis or fraud.
Data Colada analyzes publicly available data provided by authors, looking for anomalous results and conducting their own analysis.

Data sleuths are working outside the system to keep science honest. But is there a better way to prevent scientific misconduct and fraud?

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