Philosophy / PHILOSOPHY ESSAY
Computer Simulations and the Replication Crisis
An essay on how scientific models and computer simulations can help assess uncertainty and prioritise replication.
The question
When a study has not yet been replicated, how else can we assess confidence in its findings? This essay considers the role of scientific models and computer simulation in responding to the replication crisis.
The argument
The essay proposes concreteness, consistency and coherency as ways to examine uncertainty beyond the observed results. It explores how simulations can test a model across different inputs and alongside accepted theories, helping to prioritise replication rather than replace it.
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