Evidence Synthesis & Replication
Policy Lab
Social discourse and political decision-making processes are increasingly shaped by scientific evidence – at the same time, the robustness and biases of empirical findings are in themselves contentious topics.
We investigate how scientific evidence can be critically examined and interpreted in a credible manner. To this end, we develop and test innovative formats such as meta-replications, structured expert surveys to measure scientific consensus, systematic bias analyses, and studies on the role of normative beliefs in knowledge production.
The aim is to inform political debates through transparent evidence assessment and to strengthen the scientific basis of public debate.