Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Social Sciences
First Advisor
Reilly, Jack
Area of Concentration
Quantitative Social Science
Abstract
The scientific method has always included a step for retesting hypotheses, but it is often overlooked. Reproducibility in research of any field is increasingly more important as data and analyses become more complex. With replication, scientists can find more support for their theories, or come to new conclusions as time passes and contexts change. I replicate three political behavior studies to demonstrate the importance of reproducibility, using various datasets and statistical methods. I find that some political behavior conclusions still hold true while others have changed in tandem with the political landscape.
Recommended Citation
McNitt, Sarah, "THE CASE FOR REPRODUCIBILITY: A SERIES OF POLITICAL BEHAVIOR REPLICATIONS" (2022). Theses & ETDs. 6267.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6267