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  • Murphy posted an update 5 weeks ago

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    Method Help

    Best practices for version control of research datasets, not just code

    Method Help

    Researchers usually version‑control code but often forget datasets. Data evolves through cleaning and processing steps, and version mismatches can break reproducibility. What conventions help you track dataset versions properly?

    Donald Thomas, Dennis Campbell and 23 others
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  • Murphy posted an update 6 weeks ago

    6 weeks ago (edited)

    Method Help

    How to avoid over‑interpreting statistically marginal experimental results

    Method Help

    It is tempting to draw strong conclusions from borderline‑significant experimental outcomes. Over‑interpretation of weak statistics remains a pervasive problem across many disciplines. What practical habits help you stay disciplined?

    Luna, Madelyn and 7 others
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    • Pre‑register your analysis plan whenever possible before you look at experimental outputs.

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      • Do not treat p‑values as sharp binary pass‑fail cutoffs.

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