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.
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This Nature story reports that pre-registering study hypotheses and protocols leads to a marked increase in null results. Someone would visit to read evidence that pre-registration reduces publication bias and affects reported outcomes.
- Pre-registration involves logging hypotheses and protocols before research
- Analysis shows more studies report null findings after pre-registration
- Pre-registration helps reduce publication bias for positive results
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First analysis of ‘pre-registered’ studies shows sharp rise in null findings was shared on NexURLs by skilo on October 17, 2026, in Science.
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