Appraising and accelerating theoretical progress in memory modification research with meta-science, Bayesian statistics, and an open-collaborative approach.

Description du projet

Un processus de modification de la mémoire avec des statistiques bayésiennes

La psychologie et les neurosciences se concentrent sur la compréhension des processus de formation de la mémoire, menant à de nouvelles thérapies cognitives et interventions basées sur des modifications de la mémoire. Cependant, les études théoriques actuelles dans ce domaine manquent d’une fiabilité plus que nécessaire et ont un faible niveau de diagnostic. L’utilisation prédominante de statistiques fréquentistes limite les inférences statistiques informatives. Le projet AAT, financé par l’UE, soutiendra une bourse individuelle dans l’évaluation systématique de l’étude de modification de la mémoire avec l’utilisation de statistiques bayésiennes basées sur des règles de science ouverte pour obtenir les meilleurs progrès théoriques. Une formation aux compétences méthodologiques transférables et une solide collaboration avec des experts européens aideront le scientifique à acquérir une expertise dans des domaines qui recoupent la psychologie expérimentale et la métarecherche.

Objectif

This fellowship will involve appraising and accelerating theoretical progress in memory modification research with Bayesian statistics, collaboration, and open science. I have proposed an ambitious and innovative research agenda that complements my existing knowledge and skillset (memory modification, meta-science, open science) with the expertise of my prospective supervisor (Bayesian statistics, open science, collaborative science). Theoretical progress in the field of memory modification has stalled due to problems with the credibility of the published literature. Issues include small sample sizes, a lack of transparency, and low theoretical diagnosticity. Additionally, the predominant use of frequentist statistics limits opportunities for informative statistical inferences, particularly quantifying evidence for the null hypothesis. The proposed research will involve a systematic appraisal of the memory modification field using Bayesian statistics and a consortium project based on open science principles to accelerate theoretical progress. The procedures developed could be usefully extended to other research areas through collaboration with domain experts. This research agenda will provide me with ample training opportunities to develop a strong repertoire of statistical, methodological, and transferable skills. I will be in an excellent position to enrich my unique research portfolio and publish research outputs in high quality open access outlets. The mobility and reintegration aspects of the fellowship will be especially beneficial in helping me to consolidate existing European collaborations and develop new professional relationships in the Netherlands’ burgeoning meta-science network. In sum, the fellowship will provide me with the training and opportunities I need to lay the foundations of my career as an independent scientist, eventually leading my own European research group at the intersection of experimental psychology and meta-research.