Error correction

Harnessing pre-publication error correction potential

Harnessing pre-publication error correction potential

Mandatory open data policies should make science more robust, reproducible and reliable. One reason for this is because errors can be spotted when data and code are available, and can therefore be corrected. However, Berberi & Roche (2023) did not find any empirical evidence of the relationship between error correction and mandatory open data policies.

In response to these null findings, my colleagues and I wrote a Matters Arising article highlighting the potential for errors to be corrected in the pre-publication stage when open science policies are in place. You can read our arguments in our publication, and some additional personal take-aways in this blog article written for SORTEE.