Title :
Distributed Reproducible Research Using Cached Computations
Author :
Peng, Roger D. ; Eckel, Sandrah P.
Abstract :
The ability to make scientific findings reproducible is increasingly important. The authors describe a simple framework in which scientists can perform and distribute reproducible research via cached computations. This article describes a prototype implementation as well as a case study application.
Keywords :
cache storage; natural sciences computing; cached computation; distributed reproducible research; scientific findings; scientific research; Biomedical computing; Code standards; Data analysis; Databases; Distributed computing; Packaging; Pipelines; Protocols; Prototypes; Public healthcare; Reproducible research; database; software;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2009.6
