pre-registration-writing

Draft pre-analysis plans for experimental social science registries.

39|1|Updated Jan 21, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills --skill pre-registration-writing

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pre-registration-writing
Source: https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills/tree/main/plugin/skills/pre-registration-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills --skill pre-registration-writing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers craft a complete pre-analysis plan (PAP) for experimental social science, enabling rigorous pre-registration, clear documentation, and transparent planning across design, analysis, and reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Registry selection guidance for OSF, EGAP, and AsPredicted, with structured PAP templates and versioning.
End-to-end PAP structure guidance including study information, hypotheses, design, sampling, variables, analysis plan, contingency plans, and deviations.
Three-tier analysis approach (locked, conditional, exploratory) with explicit decision rules and formal model specifications to ensure reproducibility.

Quick Start

Write a PAP draft for a hypothetical experiment using OSF, including registry choice, study design, analysis plan with three-tier rules, contingency planning, and simulated-data code pre-registration.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-registration-writing

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I draft a pre-analysis plan for experimental social science?▼

Draft a pre-analysis plan by defining study information, hypotheses, design, sampling, variables, analysis tiers, and contingency plans. This skill structures the entire PAP for experimental social science, ensuring clear documentation, explicit model specifications, and reproducible research planning.

Which pre-registration registry should I use for my experiment?▼

Choosing a pre-registration registry depends on your field's norms. This skill provides selection guidance for OSF, EGAP, and AsPredicted, matching your experimental design with the appropriate registry-specific templates, versioning requirements, and structured documentation formats.

What is a three-tier analysis approach in a pre-analysis plan?▼

A three-tier analysis approach in a pre-analysis plan classifies analyses into locked, conditional, and exploratory tiers. This framework sets explicit decision rules and formal model specifications before data collection, ensuring reproducible, transparent analysis and structured contingency planning.

How do I plan for contingencies and deviations in a pre-registration?▼

Plan for contingencies and deviations in a pre-registration by documenting explicit decision rules for analysis changes. This skill guides contingency planning and deviation protocols, ensuring your pre-analysis plan remains rigorous even if experimental conditions require adjustments.

Can I pre-register simulated-data code for my experimental design?▼

Yes, you can pre-register simulated-data code. This skill supports code registration for experimental social science designs, allowing you to validate analysis scripts and model specifications before data collection, satisfying open-science reproducibility requirements.

How do I map a pre-analysis plan to a final research paper?▼

Map a pre-analysis plan to a final paper using a PAP-to-paper mapping protocol. This skill establishes a structured documentation framework that aligns your pre-registered hypotheses, three-tier analysis rules, and deviation records directly with your final research paper sections.