Forthefishes t1_j6fv6mi wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:07 AM

Reply to comment by nanny2359 in Most COVID-19 trial preprints were eventually published, and the conclusions mostly stayed the same. But preprint studies with smaller numbers of participants (sample size) and higher risk of bias were less likely to be published. by MistWeaver80

while I get what you're saying, sometimes policy needs to happen prior to publication. pre publication can serve a valuable purpose while waiting on review

Forthefishes t1_j68mycc wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:08 PM

Reply to comment by Lightweightecon in Most COVID-19 trial preprints were eventually published, and the conclusions mostly stayed the same. But preprint studies with smaller numbers of participants (sample size) and higher risk of bias were less likely to be published. by MistWeaver80

thanks. that makes sense

Forthefishes t1_j68j8fr wrote on January 28, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Reply to Most COVID-19 trial preprints were eventually published, and the conclusions mostly stayed the same. But preprint studies with smaller numbers of participants (sample size) and higher risk of bias were less likely to be published. by MistWeaver80

I don't see the purpose of this article. Can someone help enlighten me?

Smaller trials would typically rejected at a higher rate as would clear biases.

Peer review is working.