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preregistration

preregistration

7.1
Publishing a study plan with research ideas and methods before collecting data
  • noun
  • /ˌpriːˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preinscripción
  • By requiring preregistration, the organization hopes to reduce bias in published results.

Examples

  • The preregistration of the study was completed last week.

  • The research team completed the preregistration of their study before collecting any data.

  • Many scientific journals encourage preregistration to increase transparency in research.

  • Many researchers advocate for preregistration to enhance transparency.

  • The researchers completed their preregistration to ensure transparency in their methods before starting the study.

  • Before collecting data, the team submitted their preregistration to detail their hypotheses and planned analyses.

  • The preregistration of the clinical trial was made public to promote accountability in their research process.

Synonyms

registration
vspreregistration
  • Formal
113 2.1

An official paper that shows officials have recorded a person or thing

is a public advance declaration of a study's hypotheses methods and analysis plan

How Early

preregistration
  • Specialized
7.1
to preregister
  • Formal
5.3
registration
145 2.5

Surface Forms

preregistration singular
preregistrations plural

Morphology

preregistration = registration (semi-transparent) = pre + register + ation

Morphologically it's clearly 'pre-' + 'registration'.

Etymology

Preregistration comes from pre- 'before' and registration 'making an official record or list'. In research, preregistration means writing and officially recording your study plan before collecting data so others can see your plan and the results are more trustworthy.