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trotsky

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1. Control group, control group, control group.

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Fri Apr 22, 2016, 12:22 PM

Apr 2016

You can't actually be sure you're observing the effects of something unless you have another group that is essentially the same but not actually being exposed to that something.

Such a basic principle, but also of crucial importance.

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Why research beats anecdote in our search for knowledge [View all] HuckleB Apr 2016 OP

Control group, control group, control group. trotsky Apr 2016 #1

It's slightly more subtle than that. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2016 #10

I was told that article sucks. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #2

It's better if you only read one-millionth of the first period. HuckleB Apr 2016 #4

science is/shouldn't be a ? mark barbaraj Apr 2016 #5

Peer review needs improvement. HuckleB Apr 2016 #6

Good advice! immoderate Apr 2016 #3

The problems arise because even scientific types can succumb to a rigidity of mind. TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #7

"Yes, it is anecdotal." HuckleB Apr 2016 #8

But who chooses what to study and why? TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #9

I don't think you are paying attention to science and research. HuckleB Apr 2016 #11

Point me to some pure research that has not been TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #12

More unsupported generalities. HuckleB Apr 2016 #13

Question asked are answered with generalities as well. TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #14

It shouldn't be barbaraj Apr 2016 #16

I think barbaraj Apr 2016 #15