Metascience

Metascience (also known as science of science) is the use of scientific methodology to study science itself. Metascience seeks to increase the quality of scientific research while reducing waste. It is a multidisciplinary field that involves researchers in philosophy, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. Metascience concerns itself with all fields of research and has been described as "a bird's eye view of science."

History

The term "metascience" was first used in 1970 by the philosopher John Ziman to describe the examination of the workings of science itself. The field has grown significantly since then, with the establishment of the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS) and the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Tilburg (METRIC).

Methodology

Metascience uses a variety of methods to study science, including bibliometrics, scientometrics, data science, and philosophy of science. These methods are used to examine a wide range of topics, such as the reliability of scientific findings, the effectiveness of peer review, and the impact of funding on scientific research.

Impact

Metascience has the potential to improve the quality of scientific research by identifying and addressing issues that can affect the reliability and validity of scientific findings. It can also help to reduce waste in scientific research by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.

See also

• Philosophy of science
• Scientometrics
• Bibliometrics
• Data science

External links

• Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS)
• Meta-Research Innovation Center at Tilburg (METRIC)

Metascience Resources
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