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Johns Hopkins University | PH.260.701

Anatomy of Scientific Error - Meta-Science in Research Practice

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Examines sources of error in scientific practice (misconduct or honest mistakes, methodological or systematic errors). Presents real-world examples to analyze errors that cause problems in science across the disciplines. Introduces methodological and mathematical approaches to error reduction. Explores the review- and retraction mechanisms for journal articles and grants as methods of science self-correction. Discusses historic and contemporary cases where errors constitute sources of innovation.

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