The replication crisis in sports science with Joe Warne, PhD | EP#468

<p>Joe Warne, PhD, is a researcher at the Technological University Dublin. Joe is a main driver behind the Sports Science Replication Centre, that aims to replicate studies in the field of sports science to critically evaluate the quality and validity of the research. Joe and his team recently published a large-scale study showing that only 28% of randomly selected studies could be replicated, which has led to great concerns regarding the quality and methodology in sports science, and could impact how we view and consume science. </p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: </strong></p><ul><li>What are the replication concerns in sports science, and why does it matter? </li><li>How can coaches and athletes navigate scientific research, given the methodological issues that exist? </li><li>How to discern between more and less credible findings in sports science</li><li>The underlying issues: publication bias, underpowered study designs, and questionable research practices</li><li>The way f...