Qualitative Open Science

Agenda:

• 20 minutes: A concise summary and discussion led by our team (without the paper authors).
• 2:25 PM: Q&A session with the paper's authors.

Paper Under Discussion:

Steltenpohl, C. N., et al. (2023). "Rethinking Transparency and Rigor from a Qualitative Open Science Perspective." Journal of Trial & Error. https://doi.org/10.36850/mr7

Brief summary:

This paper challenges the traditional quantitative lens of transparency in open science, advocating for the importance of understanding how knowledge is produced and the influence of researchers’ backgrounds on the research process. The authors argue for a nuanced approach to transparency and rigor in qualitative research, emphasizing the need for positionality and reflexivity. The paper critically examines the implications of imposing quantitative standards on all research methodologies and proposes a thoughtful consideration of transparency in reinforcing the rigor of qualitative research.

Please Note:

• Our session is designed to be more of a dialogic, "Ask the Authors" experience than a conventional lecture.
• As the initial summary of the paper will be brief (5-7 minutes), we highly recommend that attendees review the paper in advance to enhance the interactive discussion.

This session is an excellent opportunity for researchers, students, and enthusiasts interested in the evolving landscape of open science, especially in the context of qualitative research methodologies. We look forward to your participation and an insightful conversations that this paper will undoubtedly inspire.