Enhancing the credibility of cancer research involves several strategies:
Open Access: Making research openly accessible allows for greater scrutiny and validation by the scientific community. Data Sharing: Sharing raw data enables other researchers to verify findings and conduct meta-analyses, thereby strengthening the evidence base. Pre-registration: Registering study protocols before data collection reduces the risk of selective reporting and enhances transparency. Replication Studies: Encouraging replication studies helps confirm original findings and solidifies the evidence. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborating across disciplines can provide comprehensive insights and reduce the risk of bias.