The science pendulum: From programmatic to incremental—and back?

The climate in which scientific research is conducted changes over time, and in recent years there has been a shift from a positive view of programmatic science to a more negative evaluation that its contribution to scientific progress is only incremental. In this special issue focusing on the tools...

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Published in:Psychophysiology 2017-01, Vol.54 (1), p.6-11
Main Author: Bradley, Margaret M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Incremental
Programmatic
Psychophysiology - methods
Psychophysiology - standards
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design - standards
Science
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Summary:The climate in which scientific research is conducted changes over time, and in recent years there has been a shift from a positive view of programmatic science to a more negative evaluation that its contribution to scientific progress is only incremental. In this special issue focusing on the tools of a programmatic approach—replication, reliability and reproducibility—I reflect on changes in scientific practice over my research career, considering some factors contributing to changes in emphasis and highlighting potential pitfalls, particularly in terms of the impact on scientific progress and future scientists. In concluding, I suggest that, as members of the scientific community, we can influence current scientific practices in our day‐to‐day roles as authors, reviewers, investigators, editors, employers, and educators.
ISSN:0048-5772
1469-8986
1540-5958
DOI:10.1111/psyp.12608