Unveiling Bias: Examining the Influence of Positive Results on
Ergogenic Aids in Published Sports Science Studies
Moacir Marocolo,
Gustavo R. Mota,
Alex Batista Rodrigues
et al.
Abstract:We investigated the potential for publication bias in the field of sports science regarding studies on ergogenic aids and their effects on exercise performance. We found evidence to suggest that journals tend to prioritize studies with positive results (76%), while neglecting those with negative outcomes (2.7%). Worryingly, this could lead to a discrepancy between reported conclusions and actual study outcomes. We also identified inconsistencies between reported outcomes and actual performance variable outcome… Show more
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