The mysterious case of the disappearing pilot study: a review of publication bias in preliminary behavioral interventions presented at health behavior conferences
Abstract Background The number of preliminary studies conducted and published has increased in recent years. However, there are likely many preliminary studies that go unpublished because preliminary studies are typically small and may not be perceived as methodologically rigorous. The extent of pub...
Main Authors: | Lauren von Klinggraeff, Kaitlyn Ramey, Christopher D. Pfledderer, Sarah Burkart, Bridget Armstrong, R. Glenn Weaver, Michael W. Beets |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Pilot and Feasibility Studies |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01345-8 |
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