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This study is set out to explore students’ knowledge of responsible research practices (RRPs) and questionable research practices (QRPs), as well as attitudes towards RRPs and QRPs and their usage. RRPs can be defined as a set of practices to increase the quality of research by making it more rigeros, accessible and transparent. However, RRPs are not only focussed on or a guarantee for transparency as they have different foci and can be applied and combined independently from each other. Moreover, RRPs involve a broad spectrum of practices promoted by a community of researchers who want to reduce QRPs and increase scientific rigor. The spectrum stretches from minimal reporting standards, as defined by the American Psychological Association (APA) to a conceptual understanding of statistics, openness, and transparency. This study will help to establish a baseline understanding of the current situation at North European (Norwegian, German, British) universities and might support educators develop their syllabus when teaching statistics and research methods in higher education. It may also be used to raise student awareness of these issues. |
