TIER 2_Understanding Epistemic Diversity 

Authors
Sven Ulpts • Jesper W. Schneider

Language
English

Keywords
Epistemic diversity, relevance, feasibility, epistemology, reproducibility

License
CC BY-SA 4.0 International

Target audience
Funders, publishers, researchers, and anyone confronted with issues of reproducibility

Prerequisites
None

Abstract

This module examines the impact of epistemic diversity on reproducibility. It introduces the conceptual complexity surrounding reproducibility and related terms, explores how epistemic differences shape the feasibility and relevance of reproducibility across disciplines, and presents the Knowledge Production Modes (KPM) framework as a tool for assessing reproducibility in diverse research contexts. The module consists of three main parts and concludes with an assessment quiz.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify and understand the conceptual confusion surrounding reproducibility and related terms across and within disciplines.
  2. Analyze how different epistemic contexts affect the interpretation of reproducibility and its implications.
  3. Apply the Knowledge Production Modes (KPM) framework to assess the relevance and feasibility of reproducibility in diverse epistemic settings.
Skill Level: Beginner