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What are confounding factors?

When studies are designed to look at cause-and-effect relationships, researchers have to consider confounding factors. What are confounding factors? Confounding factors are variables that can indirectly or directly influence a study's results. For researchers to accurately determine whether one thing has a direct impact on another, they have

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How are scientific studies used to fact-check wellness claims?

There are many kinds of studies used in academic research. They involve different designs and types of data collection. The data and what the study investigates determines the kind of analysis method. What studies can (and can't) show Studies can be used for different purposes. Cell and animal

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Do abstracts reveal what's important about a study?

Sometimes an abstract is a good summary of a study's results. Most of the time, it leaves out vital information needed to accurately verify a study's data, evidence, and conclusions. If you don't read beyond the abstract, your takeaway could be half-baked or misinformed.

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What are limitations?

Limitations are frequently discussed in the context of academic research. Limitations are a broad range of things that could influence the quality of the study's data and final conclusion. Examples of limitations are: * Missing data * Factors the researchers didn't consider * Not enough people in the study