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Briana Oshiro1, Lindsay J Alley1, Jessica Kay Flake1
1Department of Psychology, McGill University.
Registered Reports, a publication format reviewed before study execution, mitigate publication bias. This article offers insights and lessons for researchers navigating this increasingly common peer-review process.
Area of Science:
- Scientific publishing
- Research methodology
- Publication ethics
Background:
- Registered Reports offer a novel peer-review process.
- This format was introduced in 2012 to combat publication bias.
- The adoption of Registered Reports has grown significantly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the Registered Report format.
- To share eight core lessons learned from preparing Registered Reports.
- To guide researchers in preparing and publishing Registered Reports.
Main Methods:
- The study provides an overview of the Registered Report format.
- It integrates existing literature with practical experience.
- Lessons learned from preparing Registered Reports are presented.
Main Results:
- Registered Reports involve peer review of study proposals before data collection.
- This process aims to reduce bias associated with study outcomes.
- Researchers gain valuable feedback early in the research process.
Conclusions:
- Registered Reports encourage upfront investment in study design and planning.
- This format helps mitigate the fear of rejection due to unexpected results.
- It fosters a more robust and transparent research publication system.
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