Open science considerations for descriptive research in developmental science

Descriptive developmental research seeks to document, describe and analyze the conditions under which infants children live learn. Here, we articulate how open-science practices can be incorporated into descriptive increase its transparency, reliability replicability. To date, most have been oriented toward experimental rather than studies, it unclear translate (e.g., preregistration) for that is more in nature. We discuss a number of unique considerations research, taking inspiration from existing providing examples recent ongoing studies. By embracing scientific culture where open science coexist productively, will better positioned generate comprehensive theories development understand variability across communities cultures.