How It Works

🔒 Your Work Stays Yours

We respect your research. Anything you submit through the Null Hypothesis Compass remains entirely yours — we do not claim ownership, publish without permission, or upload your work to public cloud platforms.

Our system only processes your submission to extract structured metadata that helps classify your study and recommend potential publication pathways. This metadata supports our mission to improve the visibility and value of rigorous, unpublished research — without compromising your data, your rights, or your reputation.

1 Complete Our Questionnaire

Answer a series of questions about your study's methodology, design, findings, and context. Our questionnaire adapts based on your responses to gather the most relevant information about your research.

  • Research type and field
  • Study design and methodology
  • Sample size and statistical power
  • Nature of the negative or inconclusive findings
  • Strengths and limitations of your study

2 AI Analysis & Classification

Our AI system analyzes your responses using a comprehensive classification framework designed specifically for negative research findings. The framework evaluates:

  • Methodological rigor and quality
  • Statistical power and effect size
  • Clinical or scientific relevance
  • Novelty and context within the field

Based on this analysis, your study is assigned a classification (e.g., "Class 2.3") that guides our recommendations.

3 Receive Tailored Recommendations

You'll receive a comprehensive report including:

  • Classification: Your study's framework classification
  • Write-up Strategy: Guidance on framing your findings
  • Publication Targets: Ideal and resource-efficient suggestions
  • Draft Abstract: An inspirational start for you!
  • Therapeutic Area: Identification of relevant research domains

You'll also receive a unique 8-character code to track your submission and submit your DOI later.

4 Publish Your Findings

Use our recommendations to:

  • Draft a full manuscript and position your negative findings
  • Highlight the scientific value of your work
  • Submit to receptive journals and pre-print servers

5 Enter the Microgrant Draw

Once your paper is published:

  • Submit your paper's DOI along with your unique code
  • Automatically enter our monthly microgrant drawing
  • Help us track the utility of our tool
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