Is Social Research Really Not Better Than Alchemy?

17 October 2023

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Prof. Dr. Katrin Auspurg, University of Munich

A5,6 Room A 231 and Zoom

In the fall/winter semester of 2023, a number of interesting colloquium talks will take place in Research Department A of the Mannheim Center for European Social Research.

Starting with Silberzahn and Uhlmann (2015), many-analysts studies have become a popular design to examine the robustness and credibility of scientific research. The presentation argues that the current design of many-analysts studies tends to exaggerate the unreliability of science. The general take-away from this investigation is that for producing valid results on research certainty, many-analysts projects must adhere to some meta-analytical guidelines. Some alternative methods to assess the credibility of social science research will also be discussed.

This event is hybrid and will also be live-streamed on Zoom via this link. Everyone interested is invited to attend.

The complete schedule of the MZES as well as current changes and additions can be obtained here.

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