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Significant reproducibility challenges in scientific research necessitate urgent action

Conclusion
Whilst significant reproducibility challenges are faced in research, to refer to the sum of these issues as a “crisis” risks detracting from the many successes of the UK’s scientific research base. Nonetheless, there is need for action to address the significant problems caused by the prevalence or reproducibility problems in the scientific community. (Paragraph 50) 50 Reproducibility and Research Integrity Solving reproducibility challenges which emerge as research is conducted
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 July 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.3 yrs
Report published 10 May 2023