To mitigate the impact of selective reporting, several measures can be implemented:
Transparent Reporting: Researchers should be encouraged to report all data, including unsuccessful or null results. This can be facilitated by journals and funding agencies setting guidelines that require comprehensive data reporting. Pre-registration of Experiments: By pre-registering their experiments in a public database, researchers can commit to reporting all outcomes, reducing the temptation to omit unfavorable results. Data Repositories: Establishing and utilizing data repositories where researchers can share raw data can help ensure transparency and allow others to verify and build upon the reported results.
