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I don't see this as a non-issue as a scientist. It's a massive problem. It means that when I read papers, I'm constantly extremely suspicious of the results. A
by refurb 3y ago
I don't see this as a non-issue as a scientist. It's a massive problem. It means that when I read papers, I'm constantly extremely suspicious of the results.
As a scientist this how I always read papers. It's how I was trained. Don't just read the results, read the paper and critique it - was the method appropriate? were control tests performed? is the statistical analysis sound? And even beyond that - if a substantial claim is made, it's assumed to be an anomaly until reproduced by others.
I will say that labs get a reputation. Well known labs with PIs who produce good science are usually treated with a more accepting view (i.e. this is probably true). Unknown labs are treated with a ton of suspicion.