Understanding Scientific Research [1/2]: How to Read a Study and Interpret Results

A skeptical mind is always aware that scientific research is progressive, and that new findings are constantly emerging and can be used to change the way things are. The ability to interpret and evaluate research in context is critical in the process and understanding the results.

All studies depend on their own context. This is a crucial point and the reason why the public can be confused by contradicting studies and in some extreme cases distrust or reject science altogether. For example, 2 studies that apparently contradict each other can both be valid, under different circumstances.

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