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Open Science at Clinical Psychological Science : Reflections on Progress, Lessons Learned, and Suggestions for Continued Improvement

Howard E. Barbaree, Tess M. S. Neal, Olivia J Kirtley, Heather L. Urry, Jennifer L. Tackett

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Open science is challenging and frequently time-consuming work, but the payoff is greater assurance that published research is transparent, conducted rigorously, and protected against some forms of researcher bias. In this editorial, we reflect on progress made toward the integration of open-science practices at Clinical Psychological Science ( CPS) 7 years after badges were introduced in the journal and 3 years after open science was initiated as an editorial priority at CPS. Along with establishing open science as an editorial priority, the first team of Open Science Advisors was established to oversee and facilitate preregistration, open materials, and open data badge applications. Here, we discuss how these practices have evolved over time, highlight best practices and common challenges in this work, and emphasize next steps for the future of open science in clinical-psychology research.

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Open science is challenging and frequently time-consuming work, but the payoff is greater assurance that published research is transparent, conducted rigorously, and protected against some forms of researcher bias. In this editorial, we reflect on progress made toward the integration of open-science practices at Clinical Psychological Science ( CPS) 7 years after badges were introduced in the journal and 3 years after open science was initiated as an editorial priority at CPS. Along with establishing open science as an editorial priority, the first team of Open Science Advisors was established to oversee and facilitate preregistration, open materials, and open data badge applications. Here, we discuss how these practices have evolved over time, highlight best practices and common challenges in this work, and emphasize next steps for the future of open science in clinical-psychology research.

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Open science is challenging and frequently time-consuming work, but the payoff is greater assurance that published research is transparent, conducted rigorously, and protected against some forms of researcher bias. In this editorial, we reflect on progress made toward the integration of open-science practices at Clinical Psychological Science ( CPS) 7 years after badges were introduced in the journal and 3 years after open science was initiated as an editorial priority at CPS. Along with establishing open science as an editorial priority, the first team of Open Science Advisors was established to oversee and facilitate preregistration, open materials, and open data badge applications. Here, we discuss how these practices have evolved over time, highlight best practices and common challenges in this work, and emphasize next steps for the future of open science in clinical-psychology research.

Key concepts: Open science, Psychological science, Open data, Psychology, Best practice, Work (physics), Engineering ethics, Citizen science

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