Preventing cherry picking requires a multifaceted approach, including:
Transparency: Researchers should be transparent about their methodologies, data collection, and analysis processes. Pre-registration: Pre-registering studies and their intended analyses can help prevent selective reporting of outcomes. Open Data: Making raw data publicly available allows other researchers to verify results and conduct independent analyses. Peer Review: Rigorous peer review processes can help identify potential biases and ensure the robustness of reported findings.
