How to Do Transparent, Open, and Reproducible Research

Abstract

The scientific community has created a reward system that does not sufficiently incentivize the vital features of science: i.e., transparency, openness, and reproducibility. Concerns about research waste, scientific misconduct, and lack of replication are consequently rising. To improve the credibility of the scientific enterprise, researchers have begun to list, develop, and implement “open practices” that can help increase the transparency and reproducibility of research workflows. This presentation will introduce current best practices in open science and has two overall goals: (1) to convince attendees to incorporate best practices of open science in future projects, and (2) to motivate attendees to promote the use of best practices in open science to others (e.g., as part of their teaching).