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

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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.There is 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. This Perspective article argues that observational evidence, even if imperfect, can be a valuable and efficient starting point to help identify the most fruitful avenues for meta-research investment.

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  • Marcus Munafò, 2021. "Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good," PLOS Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(7), pages 1-3, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pbio00:3001327
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001327
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