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Learn to Read Science Part 1: The CATIE Trial

The Frontier Psychiatrists • 58 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🔬 Science Study Design
  1. The CATIE Trial is a significant research study comparing new antipsychotic medicines with older ones in real-world settings and published in high-impact medical journals.
  2. Medical journals like the New England Journal of Medicine have high impact factors, which are determined by the number of times articles are cited.
  3. Effectiveness research involves large sample sizes, and the methods section of a research paper provides essential details about the study design and participants.

Triangulation in UX Research

UX Psychology • 238 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Study Design
  1. Triangulation in UX research involves using multiple research methods or data sources to study the same phenomenon, enhancing credibility and providing more robust insights.
  2. There are 4 main types of triangulation recognized in research: data triangulation, investigator triangulation, theory triangulation, and methodological triangulation.
  3. Using triangulation in user research can lead to more confidence in data, reveal unexpected findings, and help to understand a problem more clearly, although it may also increase chances of confirmation bias.

auditing academia

bad cattitude • 254 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🚌 Education Study Design
  1. Bill Ackman is calling for auditing academia due to questionable publications.
  2. Academic publications reveal widespread issues beyond just plagiarism.
  3. The content of academic papers may shock readers with its poor quality and ideological focus.

Does the kids COVID vaccine work? Does the XBB1.5 booster work? Test negative case control studies are prone to bias

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 77 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Study Design
  1. Test negative case control studies may not be reliable for assessing vaccine effectiveness
  2. Consider the biases present in test negative case control studies
  3. To assess vaccine efficacy, randomized trials are crucial and should be prioritized over test negative case control studies

029: How to Read a Science Paper

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 11 Mar 17
🚌 Education Study Design
  1. This episode provides guidance on how to read a science paper effectively, from developing good research questions to analyzing study design.
  2. Utilize resources like PubMed, Google Scholar, MeSH terms, and Sci-Hub to access full texts legally and efficiently.
  3. Understanding the anatomy of a science paper and the importance of critical analysis in interpreting research findings is crucial for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
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