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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Mike Lewinski
Milo, Maine, United States
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The value of literature reviews and meta-analyses
This is an excellent resource for understanding how to evaluate different types of scientific research with an emphasis on the importance of literature reviews and meta-analyses: http://realfoodorg.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/on-getting-near-the-center-of-the-bullseye/
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Bethany Diegelman
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Yay! Thanks for the knowledge.
