[138] Artificial Deadlines (Part 1): Evidence of Fraud in an Influential Study About Procrastination
Summary
DataColada analyzes the replication failure of Ariely & Wertenbroch (2002) and argues the Study 2 data were tampered with, outlining red flags such as extreme effects, duplicate observations, implausible correlations, and non-round time reports. The post discusses possible retraction and provides sources and data boxes for verification.