Published in PLOS Biology · View the paper (DOI)
A systematic review of 35 academic studies found that over 26% of systematic reviews and meta-analyses contained spin, with up to 84% in non-randomized trials. The most common strategies for spinning results included selective reporting and attributing causality when it was not possible.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Science spin prevalent, researchers warn University of Sydney · Sep 11, 2017 · first to report
- Watch out for hype -- science 'spin' prevalent, researchers warn PLOS · Sep 11, 2017