A Chain as Strong as Its Strongest Link? Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Biases Arising from Selective Analysis and Reporting of Research Results.
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| Title: | A Chain as Strong as Its Strongest Link? Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Biases Arising from Selective Analysis and Reporting of Research Results. |
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| Authors: | Gelman, Andrew1 (AUTHOR) gelman@stat.columbia.edu |
| Source: | Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p459-461. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: | Policy analysis |
| Abstract: | In policy analysis it is common for there to be selection bias in reporting and publishing. We discuss some potential policy implications of systematic overreporting of positive and statistically significant results which leads to a feedback loop of bad studies, repeatedly spinning off unrealistic optimism followed by disappointment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | In policy analysis it is common for there to be selection bias in reporting and publishing. We discuss some potential policy implications of systematic overreporting of positive and statistically significant results which leads to a feedback loop of bad studies, repeatedly spinning off unrealistic optimism followed by disappointment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19345747 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19345747.2023.2219673 |
