Up to 70% of scientific studies cannot be reproduced
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Multiple sources, including surveys and reports on scientific replication efforts, indicate that over two-thirds (up to 70%) of researchers have experienced failures in reproducing published studies.
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science.org: Estimating the reproducibility of psychological science | Science
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Found about one-third to one-half of psychology findings reproduced, meaning over 50% failed.
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skeptics.stackexchange.com: Can up to 70% of scientific studies not be reproduced?
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Quotes industry sources stating that up to 70% of academic research cannot be reproduced.