Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz
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Every day, we are bombarded by attention grabbing headlines that promise
miracle cures to all of our ailments -- often backed up by a “scientific
study.” But what are these studies, and how do we know if they are
reliable? David H. Schwartz dissects two types of studies that scientists
use, illuminating why you should always approach the claims with a critical eye.
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The value of literature reviews and meta-analyses
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why articals feel the need to lie?
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