An Introduction to Metascience
The Discipline of Evaluating the Creation and Dissemination of Research
- 224 pages
- English
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An Introduction to Metascience
The Discipline of Evaluating the Creation and Dissemination of Research
About This Book
An Introduction to Metascience delves into core metascientific concepts, offering a critical examination of current knowledge creation processes and scrutinising researchers and their methodologies across disciplines.
This book stands alone as a comprehensive guide to metascience, offering readers a singular resource for understanding and implementing metascientific principles into their research practices. Readers will find this book invaluable for perfecting their research skills and enhancing the quality of their academic work. It exposes the reader to the intricacies of research processes, prompting a reevaluation of preconceived notions and fostering a deeper understanding of the flaws and solutions inherent in knowledge creation. Furthermore, it offers thought-provoking insights into implementing strategies to enhance research productivity, and it elucidates both the benefits and pitfalls of incorporating artificial intelligence in research production.
Designed for scientists and researchers seeking to gain insight into the scientific process, An Introduction to Metascience caters to those interested in understanding how research evolves over time. It appeals to individuals eager to explore methods, practices, and philosophies of science to refine their approach to knowledge creation.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- 1 An introduction to metascience
- 2 Mitigating biases during the production and dissemination of research
- 3 Journalology: the science of publishing
- 4 Impact of funding agencies on the production of research
- 5 Improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia
- 6 Understanding and addressing questionable research practices
- 7 Addressing the reproducibility crisis
- 8 Human Research Ethics Committees and Metascience
- 9 Final remarks
- Index