127. Trust & Scientific Integrity: Peer Review, Reproducibility & Open Science

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 7.6: Trust and Scientific Integrity. This video unpacks how the scientific community builds internal trust through peer review, reproducibility, and open science practices. Designed for college students and early researchers, this module explores how transparency, accountability, and evolving standards contribute to reliable and ethical research.

Key Takeaways

Understand the functions and limitations of peer review and the rise of open review models.

Learn the difference between reproducibility and replicability and why both matter for scientific trust.

Explore open science practices like pre-registration, data sharing, and registered reports.

Gain insight into how integrity and transparency ensure the scientific process remains credible and future-ready.

Lesson notes

Full written notes for this lesson are in production. Until they publish, watch the video above and use the summary on this page as your study guide.