To Err Is Cellular, To Respond Human (A Call For Action)
Monday, December 14, 2009 - 12:49
in Psychology & Sociology
This is an experiment to stir up reaction: a significant proportion of the literature is misleading or false, tainting up to 20% of publications. What are the consequences? 1. The wastage of funds on research that is flawed and often misleading. Millions of dollars are spent on research every year worldwide. 2. This situation is unnecessary, unacceptable, and the antithesis of fundamental scientific principles. 3. Loss of public support for science. The longer the current situation continues, the more likely it is to damage the credibility of science and risk the loss of public funding. read more