La scienza riproducibile
The reproducible science

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The reproducible science

Many studies in different areas of scientific research suggest that we are currently facing a deep reproducibility crisis. To illustrate the significance of the problem, results of some pivotal reproducibility projects of both social, economic and biomedical sciences are reported. Terminology proposed by different authors is presented and compared. The paper, according to a new lexicon for research reproducibility recently adopted, offers hints for discussion on possible causes and solutions for reproducibility of methods, results and inferential reproducibility as well. Moreover, open tools for reproducibility are briefly described. Reproducibility requires a new way to structure and organize a project, deeper understanding of the scientific process, mature statistical knowledge and the implementation of good existing policies and practices. These resource consuming activities are worth the effort, since they may contribute to establish a solid basis to build upon.

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