ReviewFrontiers in psychology2026
What is critical metascience and why is it important?
Review in Frontiers in psychology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Metascience uses a scientific approach to understand and improve science. Critical metascience takes a step back to question metascience's common assumptions, methods, problems, and solutions. In this article, I aim to raise the profile of critical metascience and offer a rationale for viewing it as a distinct area of multidisciplinary inquiry. I define critical metascience, explain why it is important, and address some potential concerns about it. I also consider some emerging themes in the area and evaluate its potential relationships with metascience. I conclude that there needs to be greater recognition of critical metascience and greater interaction between metascience and critical metascience in order to improve metascience's objectivity and approach.
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