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Experiment commensurability does not necessitate research consolidation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 February 2024

Milena Tsvetkova Open the ORCID record for Milena Tsvetkova [Opens in a new window]
Milena Tsvetkova*
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London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK m.tsvetkova@lse.ac.uk http://tsvetkova.me
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Abstract

Integrative experiment design promises to foster cumulative knowledge by changing how we design experiments, build theories, and conduct research. I support the push to increase commensurability across experimental research but raise several reservations regarding results-driven and large-team-based research. I argue that it is vital to preserve academic diversity and adversarial debate via independent efforts.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 47 , 2024 , e61
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press

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