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 Herrath

Positivity bias skews the scientific record by favoring positive results. Understanding the drivers and impact of such bias provides a foundation for creating solutions.