Why and How to Use Pre-Analysis Plans

By David Yokum, Jake Bowers.
Pre-Analysis Plans Preregistration Open Science Motivated Reasoning Policy

Abstract

We describe what is a pre-analysis plan (PAP) and why you should use one. We emphasize the potential political uses of PAPs and, in particular, how the PAP is in this respect a uniquely powerful tool for increasing the likelihood that evidence informs policy-making.

Link to resource: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4307172

Type of resources: Reading

Education level(s): College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Career /Technical, Adult Education

Primary user(s): Student, Teacher

Subject area(s): Social Science

Language(s): English