Evidence-Based Management Module 6 A short introduction to science
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Feb 4, 2022 
Denise Rousseau is an expert in organizational research at Carnegie Mellon University, while Rob Briner teaches Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary University, and Eric Barends leads the Center for Evidence-Based Management. They explore how academics choose research topics based on interest and practicality. The guests discuss reading academic papers effectively, the significance of effect sizes, and the importance of comparing lab versus field studies. They also emphasize the need for control groups to differentiate between real and placebo effects in research.
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Science Works With Probabilities
- Science deals in probabilities and likelihoods, not certainties.
- Evidence-based management must accept uncertainty when using research to guide decisions.
Research Quantity Reflects Interest
- The volume of research on a construct reflects researcher interest and perceived relevance.
- Some topics gain traction because scholars see broad explanatory value, not just immediate practice use.
Lab Versus Field: Look For Consistency
- Lab studies alone may not prove real-world effects, but consistency with field studies matters.
- Practitioners should compare lab and field results rather than dismiss lab work outright.
