Replication data for: Publication Bias Reconsidered

Such “publication bias” is generally seen as the consequence of a widespread prejudice against statistically nonsignificant results. I argue that evidence of such a prejudice is in surprisingly short supply and that publication bias can occur even in the absence of such a prejudice and even if the review process is functioning perfectly.

More importantly, publication bias may stem from dutiful application of standards of scientific inquiry rather than from irrational prejudice.