| ID | 149110 |
| Title Proper | Replication |
| Other Title Information | why, where, and how? a synopsis |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Weidmann, Nils B |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | What is the main motivation for replication in international relations? How can we implement it, and who is in charge? With a variety of proposals put forward by the contributors to this special issue, it seems useful to provide a synopsis. This article does so by asking a set of key questions related to replication, and by summarizing the stance each proposal takes with respect to these questions. This comparison reveals that there are fewer disagreements than we would think: there is broad consensus when it comes to the motivation and the need for replication in our field. However, proposals diverge as to how replication should be best implemented and, to a lesser extent, who should be the driving force behind this. This article concludes with a recommendation for a dual strategy. First, simple replication on the journal side should be implemented as a routine quality check to weed out work that does not even satisfy basic replication standards. Second, journals should be encouraged to allow publication of more comprehensive, in-depth replication studies with an independent contribution. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Perspectives Vol. 17, No.4; Nov 2016: p.439-444 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Perspectives 2016-12 17, 4 |
| Key Words | Replication ; Peer Review ; Research Transparency |