Predict science to improve science

Abstract

Systematic collection of predictions about research findings offers several benefits. Predictions help interpret results by making them easier to evaluate and compare in the context of prior knowledge. By revealing surprising outcomes, they also potentially mitigate publication bias against null results, which are often dismissed as unimportant or unoriginal. Furthermore, collected predictions can improve experimental design by weeding out interventions unlikely to yield significant results and allowing researchers to focus on those that have more potential. – AI-generated abstract.