Training early career researchers to use meta-research to improve science: A participant-guided learn by doing approach

Meta-research, or the science of science, is a powerful technique that scientists can use to improve science, however most scientists are unaware that meta-research exists and courses are rare. This initiative demonstrates the feasibility of a participant-guided learn by doing approach, in which a multidisciplinary, global team of early career researchers learned meta-research skills by working together to design, conduct and publish a meta-research study.

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Meta-research, or the science of science, is a powerful technique that scientists can use to improve science. However, most scientists are unaware of its existence. This initiative demonstrates the feasibility of a participant-guided learn by doing approach through collaborating to design, conduct and publish a meta-research study.