Challenges in research reproducibility and replicability – Educational resources for teaching Open Research to novices

Threats to credible research: Where are we at?

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title: "Challenges in research reproducibility and replicability"
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> Scientific research practices under the microscope

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## About these materials

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## Citation statement
Please cite these materials as: Von Grebmer zu Wolfsthurn, S., Ihle, M., & Schönbrodt, F. (2026). *Threats to credible research: Where are we at?* [Quarto slides]. [LMU Open Science Center](https://www.osc.lmu.de/). [https://lmu-osc.github.io/teaching-material-for-novices/open-research-principles/reproducibility-replicability](https://lmu-osc.github.io/teaching-material-for-novices/open-research-principles/reproducibility-replicability)
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**Welcome!** This workshop is intended to provide learners with an introduction to **key challenges and threats in scientific research**. It explores different forms of research bias, statistical uncertainties, and common sources of errors that can affect the reliability and reproducibility of research findings. Through practical examples and research scenarios, the workshop encourages **critical analysis** of questionable research practices and their impact on scientific integrity. It also reflects on current systemic challenges in research culture and discusses the importance of **developing** more **transparent and robust approaches** to conducting and evaluating research.

### Who are these materials for?

- **Educators** in higher education with or without familiarity with open research planning to **teach open research** to **novices**
- **Self-learners** with no or limited familiarity with open research planning to **develop and build** up on their open research skills

### Prerequisites

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| Prerequisite   |  Description  | Link/Where to find it   |
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| UNESCO Recommendations on Open Science | For a first overview of Open Research, particularly pp 6-19 | [Download here](https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000379949) |
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### Learning objectives

At the end of this session, you or your learners will be able to ...

- **Reflect** on the role of trust in scientific research
- **Recognize** different types of challenges in research: research biases, statistical insecurities, errors and where they can arise from
- **Analyze** research scenarios to identify potential research biases and questionable research practices
- **Reflect** on the current threats for research and on the need for alternative approaches to conducting research

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## Contributors and licence details

**Creator**: Von Grebmer zu Wolfsthurn, Sarah (![](images/ORCID-iD_icon_16x16.png){fig-alt="orcid logo"}
[0000-0002-6413-3895](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6413-3895))

**Reviewer**: Schönbrodt, Felix (![](images/ORCID-iD_icon_16x16.png){fig-alt="orcid logo"} [0000-0002-8282-3910](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8282-3910))

**Consultant**: Ihle, Malika (![](images/ORCID-iD_icon_16x16.png){fig-alt="orcid logo"} [0000-0002-3242-5981](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3242-5981))

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