methods-reporting

Audit experimental social science methods sections against a 45-item checklist.

39|1|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills --skill methods-reporting
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Skill: methods-reporting
Source: https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills/tree/main/plugin/skills/methods-reporting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills --skill methods-reporting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transparent, standards-aligned reporting for experimental social science helps researchers document decisions, preregister analyses, and demonstrate compliance with APSA, JARS, and DA-RT standards, reducing ambiguity and enabling replication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured approach to design documentation, preregistration, and the six JARS elements, with emphasis on reliability and auditability.
  • Guides inclusion of pilot documentation, eligibility criteria, recruitment details, and material availability to support reproducible research.
  • Aligns reports with open science principles and DA-RT, enabling researchers to produce clear, verifiable methods sections and preregistration records.

Quick Start

Apply the 45-item checklist to draft and audit your study's methods section.

Frequently Asked Questions about methods-reporting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write a transparent methods section for experimental social science?

Draft a transparent methods section by applying a 45-item checklist covering the six JARS elements, pilot documentation, eligibility criteria, and material availability to ensure reproducible research and verifiable reporting.

What is DA-RT compliance and how does it apply to pre-registrations?

DA-RT compliance requires explicit, actionable documentation of experimental decisions and pre-registrations. Standards like APSA and JARS align reports with open science principles to reduce ambiguity and enable replication across research projects.

Can I use this to audit an existing conjoint design for CONSORT flow compliance?

Yes, you can audit existing conjoint designs and CONSORT flows. The Skill provides actionable guidance for auditing methods sections, ensuring experimental designs meet transparency and reliability standards.

What's the best way to document experimental design for JARS and APSA standards?

The best way to document experimental design for JARS and APSA standards is using a structured approach that emphasizes reliability and auditability, explicitly detailing recruitment, pilot testing, and material availability for verifiable methods sections.

Do I need pre-registered analysis plans to achieve transparent methods reporting?

Pre-registered analysis plans are essential for transparent methods reporting. Documenting decisions and preregistering analyses aligns with open science principles and DA-RT standards, reducing ambiguity and enabling replication of experimental social science.

What limitations exist when auditing experimental methods with a 45-item checklist?

The 45-item checklist requires explicit, actionable guidance in the frontmatter and surrounding instructional body for step-by-step operational details. It is specialized for experimental social science, focusing on APSA, JARS, and DA-RT compliance rather than other research domains.