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How to Make More Published Research True

PLoS Medicine · 2014 · Vol. 11(10) · pp. e1001747–e1001747
John P. A. Ioannidis

Abstract

N Currently, many published research findings are false or exaggerated, and an estimated 85% of research resources are wasted.

Meta-analysis and systematic reviewsScientific Computing and Data Managementscientometrics and bibliometrics researchCredibilityStandardizationPromotion (chess)Psychological interventionReplication (statistics)Computer scienceData sciencePublic relationsMedicinePolitical science

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  • Laura and John Arnold Foundation
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Psychological Science · 2011 · 6,610 citations
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