Table 2 Overview of the analytical process: categories, sub-categories, and emergent themes.
From: Interpretations of reproducibility crisis in medical education research: a qualitative study
Theme (Latent content) | Categories (Manifest content) | Sub-categories (Manifest content) |
|---|---|---|
1. Factors Affecting the Reproducibility Crisis | 1.1 Research Methodology | Choosing appropriate sample size, Accurate study design, Use of reliable measurement tools |
1.2 Biases | Publication bias, Sample selection bias, Reporting bias | |
1.3 Contextual Factors | Pressure to publish, Research funding | |
2. Consequences of the Reproducibility Crisis | 2.1 Influence on Educational Decisions | Curriculum Design, Choosing Teaching Methods, Learning Assessment |
2.2 Influence on the Progress of Science | Slowing Down the Progress of Science, Decreased Trust in Scientific Evidence | |
3. Solutions to Deal with the Reproducibility Crisis | 3.1 Improving Research Methodology | Teaching Research Methodology, Encouraging the Use of Appropriate Statistical Methods, Emphasis on Transparency in Reporting |
3.2 Changing Research Culture | Encourage Publication of Negative Results, Reduced Pressure for Publication, Increasing International Cooperation | |
3.3 Strengthening Research Supervision | Improving the Peer Review Process, Creating Databases for Pre-registration of Research |
