Phylotocol: Promoting Transparency and Overcoming Bias in Phylogenetics.

ABSTRACT: The integrity of science requires that the process be based on sound experimental design and objective methodology. Strategies that increase reproducibility and transparency in science protect this integrity by reducing conscious and unconscious biases. Given the large number of analysis options and the constant development of new methodologies in phylogenetics, this field is one that would particularly benefit from more transparent research design. Herein, we introduce phylotocol (fi lō 'ta kôl), an a priori protocol-driven approach in which all analyses are planned and documented at the start of a project. The phylotocol template is simple and the implementation options are flexible to reduce administrative burdens and allow researchers to adapt it to their needs without restricting scie

SUBMITTER: DeBiasse MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6568013 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature