This series provides librarians and information professionals with practical knowledge about reproducibility in research. The lessons explore foundational concepts, the benefits and challenges of reproducibility, tools for creating reproducible workflows, and the important role of libraries in this area.
The lesson is organized into the following sections:
- Introduction: An overview of reproducible research and its significance.
- What is Reproducible Research?: Definitions and distinctions between reproducibility, replicability, and generalization.
- Benefits and Challenges of Reproducibility: Discussion of the advantages and obstacles in achieving reproducible research.
- Tools for Reproducible Research Workflows: Introduction to various tools and practices that support reproducibility.
- The Role of Libraries in Supporting Reproducibility: Exploration of how libraries can aid in promoting and sustaining reproducible research practices.
No prior knowledge is required. This lesson is designed for researchers, librarians, and anyone interested in understanding and implementing reproducible research workflows.
By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Define reproducible research and distinguish it from related concepts.
- Identify the benefits and challenges associated with reproducibility.
- Utilize tools and practices to enhance the reproducibility of their research.
- Recognize the role of libraries in supporting reproducible research.
To cite this lesson, please use:
Bochynska, A. (2024). Reproducible Research Workflows. Retrieved from http://ucla-imls-open-sci.info/reproducible-workflows/aio.html
This lesson is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Contributions are welcome! Please see the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines on how to contribute.
This lesson was developed by Agata Bochynska as part of the Library Carpentry initiative. Special thanks to the UCLA Library and the IMLS for their support.