Motivated Reasoning : Replication of Bago et al. (2023) and methodological challenges
Bago et al. (2023) suggested that elaborate reasoning enhances motivated reasoning, where individuals process information in ways that align with their beliefs. To test and refine these findings, we plan a two-stage study: First, a replication of the original study will be conducted with the reduction of potential sampling biases and a power analysis based on the original article. Second, we will proceed with a replication extension involving the manipulation of motivated reasoning. For this, we plan manipulation check studies to assess the effectiveness, and then we will submit the replication extension as a Registered Report. This process generates challenges, particularly regarding research practices (e.g., accessibility of data and analyses, choice of statistical models), as well as methodological difficulties, especially in conducting a priori power analyses for linear mixed models. These challenges and the strategies employed to address them will be presented and discussed.