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psci-theory-and-hypotheses

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Use when stating the theory and hypotheses for a Psychological Science manuscript. The journal's credibility norms require a clear separation of confirmatory (preregistered) from exploratory analyses and theory stated before results. Structures the argument; it does not run analyses.

When to use

• Writing the theoretical framing and hypotheses
• Preparing a preregistration / pre-analysis plan
• Reconciling predictions with findings
• Addressing reviewer flags for post hoc or HARKed work

When not to use

• Running analyses

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