A methodological choice, described as it might appear in a methods section. Decide whether it's a defensible, well-justified decision, or a red flag for a questionable research practice.
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Defensible practice — justified, usually because the decision was made (and often disclosed) before the results were known. ·
Red flag — a choice made or hidden after seeing the data, in a way that makes the results look stronger than they are.