DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aem1250 ISSN: 2375-2548

Positivity bias in scientific research: Solutions for change

Joana R. N. Lemos, Eleanor M. Ling, Khemraj Hirani, Matthias von Herrath, Jay S. Skyler

Procedural and cultural reforms can mitigate the effects of positivity bias and further strengthen research integrity and public trust.