An editor’s-eye view of randomized controlled trials

Heidi McGowan

World Development, 2020, vol. 127, issue C

Abstract: What do journals look for when vetting papers that use experimental designs? This piece provides an editor’s perspective on handling manuscripts that incorporate randomized approaches—and explains how to successfully present rigorous research based upon these methodologies. After considering bigger-picture issues like the underlying research questions of randomized controlled trials and their potential contributions, it discusses what information is important to include for adequately and transparently describing the studies themselves. Readers will learn how to prepare articles involving randomization, while gaining insight into the editorial process at World Development and other journals with similar standards.

Keywords: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs); Article preparation; Author best practices; Editorial processes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2019.104814

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