2024/04/08 by Moin Syed · 1 voice · 6 citations
Arts and Humanities · Computer Science · Decision Sciences · #Classics #History #Mythology #Philosophy and History of Science #Research Data Management Practices #scientometrics and bibliometrics research
paper · pdf · doi:10.36850/mr11
published in Journal of Trial and Error 4(2)
openalex publication_date 2024/04/08 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
Knowledge and implementation of open science principles and behaviors remains uneven across the sciences, despite over 10 years of intensive education and advocacy. One reason for the slow and uneven progress of the open science movement is a set of closely held myths about the implications of open science practices, bolstered by recurring objections and arguments that have long been addressed. This paper covers three of these major recurring myths: 1) that open science conflicts with prioritizing diversity, 2) that “open data” is a binary choice between fully open and accessible and completely closed off, and 3) that preregistration is only appropriate for certain types of research designs. Putting these myths to rest is necessary as we work towards improving our scientific practice.