Replication studies in the Netherlands

Lessons learned and recommendations for funders, publishers and editors, and universities

Journal article (2024)

Authors

Maarten Derksen University Medical Center Groningen
Stephanie Meirmans Universiteit van Amsterdam
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Annemarijn R. de Boer University Medical Center Utrecht
Hans van Eyghen Tilburg University
Rolf Groenwold Leiden University Medical Center
Dennis Hernaus Universiteit Maastricht
Pim Huijnen Universiteit Utrecht
Robin Peeters Erasmus MC
Charlotte C.S. Rulkens Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
J. C.F. de Winter Human-Robot Interaction - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
J.C.F. de Winter Human-Robot Interaction - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Human-Robot Interaction (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Cognitive Robotics

Research Group

Human-Robot Interaction

Abstract

Drawing on our experiences conducting replications we describe the lessons we learned about replication studies and formulate recommendations for researchers, policy makers, and funders about the role of replication in science and how it should be supported and funded. We first identify a variety of benefits of doing replication studies. Next, we argue that it is often necessary to improve aspects of the original study, even if that means deviating from the original protocol. Thirdly, we argue that replication studies highlight the importance of and need for more transparency of the research process, but also make clear how difficult that is. Fourthly, we underline that it is worth trying out replication in the humanities. We finish by formulating recommendations regarding reproduction and replication research, aimed specifically at funders, editors and publishers, and universities and other research institutes.