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First analysis of ‘pre-registered’ studies shows sharp rise in null findings

Logging hypotheses and protocols before performing research seems to work as intended: to reduce publication bias for positive results.
  1. Matthew Warren
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Studies that fail to find a positive result are often filed away, never to see the light of day, which leads to a publication bias that compromises the credibility of scientific literature1.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-018-07118-1

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