The study was registered
Research methodology and reporting expression
Use this phrase to prove your research followed a pre-defined, ethical, and transparent plan.
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- Publicly recording a research plan before starting the work.
- A hallmark of transparency and honesty in modern science.
- Used to prevent changing results to fit a narrative.
Bedeutung
This means that researchers officially listed their study plan in a public database before they actually started. It is like telling the world your recipe before you cook to prove you didn't change the ingredients later.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Writing a formal journal article
The study was registered in the ANZCTR database prior to recruitment.
The study was registered in the ANZCTR database prior to recruitment.
Explaining a project to a professor
Don't worry, the study was registered, so our methodology is locked in.
Don't worry, the study was registered, so our methodology is locked in.
A high-stakes board meeting
To ensure total transparency with investors, the study was registered early.
To ensure total transparency with investors, the study was registered early.
Kultureller Hintergrund
This phrase gained massive popularity after 2005 when the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors made registration a requirement for publication. It reflects a global cultural shift in the scientific community toward 'Open Science' to prevent data manipulation. In modern research, failing to say this can actually make your work look suspicious.
Mention the Database
Always follow the phrase with the specific database name (like ClinicalTrials.gov) to sound like a true pro.
Timing Matters
Only use 'was registered' if it happened *before* you started. If you do it after, it's called 'retrospective registration' and is less impressive.
In 15 Sekunden
- Publicly recording a research plan before starting the work.
- A hallmark of transparency and honesty in modern science.
- Used to prevent changing results to fit a narrative.
What It Means
The study was registered is a heavy-hitting phrase in the world of science. It means the researchers put their plan in a public record. Think of it like a pre-game announcement. They tell everyone exactly what they are going to test. This prevents them from 'moving the goalposts' later. If they find something unexpected, they can't pretend that was the plan all along. It is all about honesty and transparency.
How To Use It
You will mostly use this in academic or professional settings. It usually appears in the 'Methods' section of a paper. You can say, The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov. It sounds very official because it is. You are basically showing your credentials. It is like showing a bouncer your ID at a club. It proves you belong in the 'serious science' section.
When To Use It
Use this when you are writing a research report. Use it when you are presenting data to a skeptical boss. It is perfect for clinical trials or psychology experiments. If you are talking to a peer, it adds instant credibility. It says, 'I followed the rules.' Use it when you want to sound rigorous. It is the gold standard for modern research reporting.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for casual hobbies. If you are trying a new pasta recipe, don't say it was registered. Your friends will think you have lost your mind. Avoid it in creative writing or art. It is too clinical for emotional storytelling. Also, don't use it if you didn't actually use a registry. That is a big 'no-no' in the science world. Accuracy is everything here.
Cultural Background
This phrase became huge after the 'replication crisis.' Scientists realized many studies couldn't be repeated. To fix this, they started demanding pre-registration. It is a cultural shift toward 'Open Science.' In Western academia, it is now almost a requirement for big journals. It represents a move away from 'secretive' science. It is the 'pics or it didn't happen' of the academic world.
Common Variations
You might hear The trial was pre-registered or We registered the protocol. Sometimes people say The study is on the registry. They all mean the same thing: transparency. You can also say The analysis plan was registered. This specifically refers to the math part. No matter the variation, the goal is trust. It is the ultimate 'trust me, I'm a scientist' phrase.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a high-level academic expression. It almost always uses the passive voice ('was registered') to maintain a professional, objective tone in scientific writing.
Mention the Database
Always follow the phrase with the specific database name (like ClinicalTrials.gov) to sound like a true pro.
Timing Matters
Only use 'was registered' if it happened *before* you started. If you do it after, it's called 'retrospective registration' and is less impressive.
The 'Open Science' Secret
Using this phrase signals you are part of the 'Open Science' movement, which is very trendy and respected in modern Western universities.
Beispiele
6The study was registered in the ANZCTR database prior to recruitment.
The study was registered in the ANZCTR database prior to recruitment.
Standard academic usage showing the specific database name.
Don't worry, the study was registered, so our methodology is locked in.
Don't worry, the study was registered, so our methodology is locked in.
Reassuring a supervisor about the project's integrity.
To ensure total transparency with investors, the study was registered early.
To ensure total transparency with investors, the study was registered early.
Using the phrase to build trust with stakeholders.
Hey! Just got the email—the study was registered successfully! 🎉
Hey! Just got the email—the study was registered successfully! 🎉
Celebrating a bureaucratic milestone in a casual way.
My 'no-chocolate' study was registered with my wife, so I can't cheat.
My 'no-chocolate' study was registered with my wife, so I can't cheat.
Using formal research jargon for a funny personal situation.
The study was registered precisely because we wanted to avoid bias.
The study was registered precisely because we wanted to avoid bias.
Using the phrase as a shield against criticism.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the formal statement.
To maintain transparency, the ___ was registered before data collection began.
In an academic context, 'study' is the standard noun used with 'registered'.
Identify where the phrase usually appears.
The study was registered ___ the Open Science Framework.
We typically use 'registered with' followed by the name of the organization or database.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'The study was registered'
Talking about a personal habit or joke.
I registered my gym plan with my bro.
Standard scientific reporting.
The study was registered (NCT012345).
When to mention study registration
Grant Application
We plan to register the study.
Lab Meeting
Is the study registered yet?
Journal Submission
The study was registered.
Ethics Review
Registration is pending.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt means submitting your research plan to a public database before you start. For example, The study was registered to ensure transparency.
No, it is used in psychology, social sciences, and economics too. You can say The social experiment was registered on OSF.
Only if you are joking with other scientists. Otherwise, it sounds way too formal for a bar or a party.
It is often called an 'unregistered' or 'exploratory' study. These are seen as less rigorous than a registered study.
Usually, yes. People will expect a registration number after the phrase, like The study was registered (ID: 12345).
Use registered with for the platform or organization. Example: The study was registered with the WHO.
It proves you didn't hide 'boring' results. By saying The study was registered, you show you committed to publishing whatever you found.
Yes, but The study was registered is more common in formal papers because it uses the passive voice, which sounds more objective.
Many top journals might refuse to publish your work. They take the phrase The study was registered very seriously.
No. Registration happens *before* the study; peer-review happens *after* it is finished. They are different steps.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Pre-analysis plan
A detailed description of the math you will use before you see the data.
Open science
A movement to make scientific research and data accessible to everyone.
Clinical trial protocol
The official document that explains how a medical study will be run.
Data transparency
The practice of making your raw data available for others to check.
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