1st Edition

An Introduction to Metascience and the Critical Appraisal of Research From First Principles to Complex Concepts

250 Pages 27 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

250 Pages 27 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

Description

This groundbreaking book guides readers from basic probability concepts to sophisticated critical analysis of research literature. Starting with fundamental statistical principles, it systematically builds toward identifying common errors in primary research. The book comprehensively covers the three major concerns of modern metascience: base rate neglect, multiple comparison (p-hacking), and... Read more

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Base rate neglect

2. P-hacking

3. Null Hypothesis Significance Testing

4. Specification curve analysis and The Garden of Forking Paths

5. Publication bias

6. Worked examples

7. Bayesian intuition

8. Prevalence and history

9. Metascience skills

10. Philosophy of science