Researchers are disincentivized from conducting urgently needed qualitative research, argues Veli-Matti Karhulahti. He recommends the adoption of registered reports for qualitative research as a remedial course of action.
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Karhulahti, VM. Registered reports for qualitative research. Nat Hum Behav 6, 4–5 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01265-8
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