I can't help myself, I'm teaching Experimental Research this semester so everything I come across makes me think about research methods and why learning about research is so important. I came across two interesting pieces in the media and wanted to share.
The first was from the Boston Globe Magazine about how research studies can confuse us to think that changing our behavior can significantly reduce our risk of various illnesses. Researchers aren't mis-stating the results, it's just that the way we report statistics can vastly impact our perception of those statistics. You can read the article yourself here.
The second item was on Nightline last night. Psychological researchers have determined that Spongebob can be harmful to children. To learn more about this research, click here. It's a good study to practice what you've learned in psychology classes about generalizing research results.
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