DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ael2131 ISSN: 2375-2548
The hidden cost of positivity: Ensuring integrity in scientific research
Joana R. N. Lemos, Eleanor M. Ling, Khemraj Hirani, Jay S. Skyler, Matthias von HerrathPositivity bias skews the scientific record by favoring positive results. Understanding the drivers and impact of such bias provides a foundation for creating solutions.