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Transparency and Replication in Brazilian Political Science: A First Look

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Author(s):
Avelino, George [1] ; Desposato, Scott [2, 3] ; Mardegan, Ivan [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Fundacao Getulio Vargas FGV, Ctr Polit & Econ Setor Publ CEPESP, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Calif San Diego, Polit Sci, San Diego, CA 92103 - USA
[3] Univ Calif San Diego, Simon Bolivar Chair Latin Amer Studies, San Diego, CA 92103 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Dados; v. 64, n. 3 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

We provide the first replication study of political science research published in Brazil by attempting to replicate every quantitative article published in five major Brazilian journals between 2012 and 2016. We also tested whether replication rates varied between established fields, more traditional and where the use of quantitative data is more common, and emerging fields. Our results show that transparency and reproduction are still in a development stage in Brazilian Political Science. Of the 650 articles reviewed, we asked for data to 197 quantitative articles. From those, only 28% agreed to share datasets and computed codes. We were able to attempt a replication for only 14%, and successfully reproduce the results of less than 5%. We conclude by suggesting the adoption of transparency and replicability procedures that are standard in other scientific communities. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/20855-1 - Formation of party lists and ambition of the candidates in the elections for federal deputy
Grantee:Ivan Osmo Mardegan
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)