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Learning Objectives
- Define reproducibility in the context of bioinformatics research
- Identify characteristics of reproducible computational workflows
- Recognize common barriers to reproducibility
- Apply reproducibility best practices to a research project
Module Content
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Reading: The Scientific Method and Reproducibility
The Scientific Method and Reproducibility
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Video: The Scientific Method and Reproducibility
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Reflection: The Scientific Method and Reproducibility
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- Consider a time when instructions you were given to complete a task were unclear. How did that impact your ability to complete the task?
- How could a person ensure that others would be able to reproduce or replicate their computational analyses?
- What small adjustments might make a computational workflow clearer and easier to reproduce?
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Practice Quiz: What is Reproducibility?
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Video: Reproducibility and Bioinformatics
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Reflection: Reproducibility and Bioinformatics
Reflect on the following question(s) before moving on:
- How many times do you think an experiment would need to be repeated for scientists to be confident in the results?
- Scientists often present their work to others in academic settings such as a conference or seminar. What is the role of these discussions reproducibility?
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Practice Quiz: Data Management and Reproducibility
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Video: Data Availability and Access
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Activity: Data Availability and Access
Activity: Data Availability and Access
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Video: Making Your Code Accessible
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Video: Sharing your Code
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Module 1 Quiz
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