Transparency: As open as possible

Introduction

  

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In Week 1, you learned a bit about what transparency is, and why being transparent is important in research. Ensuring your study generates open data and materials is a good way to increase the transparency of your research.

This week, you will discover ways to increase the chances of people across the world finding your research, and how to explain the research in sufficient detail so that they know exactly how you carried out your study. You will also learn how to ensure your research is openly accessible while still protecting the anonymity of your participants.

  

Sharing data and materials