Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good

Marcus Munafò

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3001327

Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good

Marcus Munafò

Vice Chancellor's Office

University of Bristol

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Abstract

There is a growing interest in the factors that influence research quality and into research culture more generally. Reform must be evidence based, but experimental studies in real-world settings can be challenging. Observational evidence, even if imperfect, can be a valuable and efficient starting point to help identify the most fruitful avenues for meta-research investment.

Original language	English
Article number	e3001327
Journal	PLoS Biology
Volume	19
Issue number	7
Early online date	15 Jul 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001327
Publication status	Published - 15 Jul 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience
General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Immunology and Microbiology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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