Boosting Solid Psychology: A Path Beyond Mandates

Some people think that making preregistration a rule is the way to go to fix the replication crisis in psychology. But I and others believe this isn't the best solution. Instead, let's focus on three key areas to create strong and long-lasting psychological research. First, we need to know how to create solid findings, not ones that are easily broken. The recipe includes having enough participants, accurate measurements, and being honest and open about your methods.

Second, it's crucial to spot which findings are solid and which aren't. I suggest looking at four types of checks: how results hold up with different analysis methods, measurements, groups of people, and research teams. Lastly, we need to be motivated to care about and produce reliable science. This means changing the culture of psychology to reward and celebrate strong findings, not just flashy ones. The key is to link these rewards directly to the quality and strength of the research.

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