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Part of , the Berkeley Initiative for Transparency in the Social Sciences promotes openness and integrity in social science research.

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    Apr 1

    strengthens the link between & policy by opening up the data, methods, & assumptions behind each policy analysis. Our new OPA combines evidence on from an RCT by & Michael Kremer and implementation data from 1/6

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  2. May 28

    Watch and share our new video explaining the types of questions for which researchers can collect forecasts on and the benefits of collecting predictions systematically, such as mitigating and hindsight bias, and improving study design.

    What types of questions can be forecast on the Platform? How can the SSPP help address publication bias and quantify how much we learn from a given study, including null results? Watch our short promo video to find out.
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  3. May 26

    On : Bonnie Wintle, , , & colleagues used the structured protocol to elicit predictions about of 25 social science research claims, as well as the forecasters' reasoning behind their predictions.

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    May 26

    The Metascience 2021 conference is open for registration and submitting proposals for events and lightning talks. Visit: Some additional information in the thread.

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  5. May 25

    New post on blog: allows us "to see under the hood, making it possible to distinguish between policy reports that contain the most accurate representation of the facts and those that are closer to post-hoc justifications of a desired result".

    📝 New 📝 How can we use to fight alternative facts? ' makes the case for why accelerating the adoption of practices can reduce political polarization around policy debates.
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    May 25

    Research designs or papers are due 6/7 for the next Working Group in African Political Economy ( ) event, taking place 8/11-13. Submit yours for consideration today:

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    May 22

    Science writers worry about attention grabbing studies that are not reproducible

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  8. May 20

    8 am PT!

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  9. May 20

    Join at 8 am tomorrow morning for a presentation on how to teach using ! Hosted by and moderated by . Register for a Zoom link:

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  10. May 20

    Today on the BITSS blog, we spotlight Métodos em Pauta (), an initiative bringing to BR political science! Hear from & , MeP's directors, about MeP's origin story and their future plans!

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    May 11

    At 8 am PT on May 21, tune in to the simposium to hear from on how to use the Social Science Reproduction Platform to teach reproducible research in the classroom! Register to receive a Zoom link:

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  12. May 18

    An opportunity to get feedback on your working papers and pre-analysis plans for research in African political economy!

    Don’t forget to submit your research design or paper for the Working Group in African Political Economy ( ) by 6/7! Applicants who teach, study or have a degree at an university are particularly encouraged:
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  13. May 17

    Apply by 5/21 to join the Pre-doctoral Research in Economics (PRE) 2021 virtual workshop, which provides an introduction to pre-doctoral education opportunities and research practices for transparency and reproducibility!

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  14. May 12

    Closing soon -- submit your by 5/14!

    Polly Kang, & collect predictions on prosocial behavior. How do aspects of people’s daily lives influence prosocial behavior? Submit your predictions by Fri, 5/14! Log in to and access the survey:
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  15. May 11

    At 8 am PT on May 21, tune in to the simposium to hear from on how to use the Social Science Reproduction Platform to teach reproducible research in the classroom! Register to receive a Zoom link:

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  16. May 10

    How should we gather about the of scientific claims? and colleagues present the approach, a structured expert elicitation approach based on the IDEA protocol. Learn more in their preprint!

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  17. May 10

    Today on the BITSS blog we recap a year of on the Social Science Prediction Platform (). Who are its users? What are the benefits for researchers? What's next? Read the post to find out!

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  18. May 10

    : We spoke with about how to use qualitative to teach research methods, which should be "not only talking about the 'why,' but also showing students the 'how' of research."

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    May 10

    Please share: w/ & co we've been collating social models to explain variation in C-19 mortality We crowdsourced many & are now using to see which ones resonate in the discipline. Have a look, let us know:

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    May 6

    Calling all current and recent undergrads interested in economics research! Along with and , I'll be hosting a workshop for prospective RAs on June 12-13 [1/6]

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  21. May 6

    An excellent opportunity for early career researchers who want to pursue graduate education in economics and learn about ! ⬇️⬇️

    🧵(1/2) Help us spread this far and wide ! We & are sponsoring a workshop to prepare students interested in pre-doc opportunities. More here . Interested students, apply by May 21 at
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