Test your understanding

Question 1: Which of the following best describes the primary goal of open research?

1. to restrict access to research findings to only a select group of experts
2. to increase the transparency, accessibility, and reproducibility of research
3. to ensure that all research is conducted privately and results are kept confidential
4. to prioritise commercial interests over public knowledge and scientific progress

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2. to increase the transparency, accessibility, and reproducibility of research

Question 2: Which of the following is a key consideration when planning your research project?

1. choosing a research topic that has never been explored before
2. identifying and addressing ethical considerations related to data sharing (and participant consent if relevant)
3. keeping all research methodologies confidential until the project is completed
4. planning to publish results in the most expensive journal possible

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2. identifying and addressing ethical considerations related to data sharing (and participant consent if relevant)

Question 3: Which practice best aligns with open research principles in the analysis stage of your research project?

1. using open-source software for data analysis to ensure transparency and reproducibility
2. relying on proprietary software that limits the ability of others to replicate your findings
3. arguing that open research is only about sharing data, but not about sharing methods or code

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1. using open-source software for data analysis to ensure transparency and reproducibility

Question 4: What is a key component of sharing results in open research?

1. publishing your findings in a paywalled journal without uploading a version of your article to a repository
2. publishing only a summary of your findings without making the underlying data or code available
3. making your data, code and publications openly available

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3. making your data, code and publications openly available

Question 5: Which of the following best measures the impact of your open research project?

1. tracking the number of downloads and citations of your openly shared data and publications
2. counting the number of citations your work receives
3. evaluating the financial profit generated from your research findings

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1. tracking the number of downloads and citations of your openly shared data and publications

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