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Negative Results: The Dark Matter of Research
- Researchers do not typically publish negative results, even in informal settings, due to lack of incentive
- The bias for positive results may lead to spurious results in the literature
- Some journals accept negative results, but such studies are often poorly cited, making them less desirable to publishers and authors alike
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by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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