Social Proof Stars: Replication Files for Behavioral Experiments

Gaurav Sood Dataverse hosts supplementary files for replicating the study 'Social Proof is in the Pudding: The (Non)-Impact of Social Proof on Software Downloads'. The dataset contains large files referenced by the associated GitHub repository. Its cross-platform presence on DataCite and Dataverse indicates it is a recognized replication resource for social science research.

Use Cases

• Replicating statistical analyses from the 'Social Proof is in the Pudding' study based on the provided data files.
• Conducting secondary analysis on the impact of social proof cues on user behavior.
• Teaching research methods using a real-world example of a behavioral experiment dataset.

Strengths

• Cross-platform availability on DataCite and Dataverse suggests established provenance.
• The dataset is linked to a specific, named GitHub repository for detailed replication code.

Limitations

• Metadata is sparse, with no column names, row counts, or license information provided.
• The descriptions are identical and minimal, offering no detail on the dataset's internal structure.
• There is a conflict in the 'last updated' date between DataCite entries (2026-03-23 vs 2026-03-04).

Provenance

Source

Gaurav Sood Dataverse

Collection Method

Data likely generated from behavioral experiments on software downloads, as referenced in the associated study.

Freshness

2026-03-23