Stuff You Should Know Research Bias: Sort It Out, Science
Oct 5, 2021
Delve into the world of research bias and how it affects scientific integrity. Explore the challenges scientists face when financial pressures cloud objective inquiry. Understand different biases like confirmation and sampling, and their implications on research outcomes. Discover how survivorship bias and question order can skew perceptions, especially in surveys. Plus, uncover the troubling trend of favoring positive results in scientific publishing and why acknowledging all findings is crucial for trust in science.
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Death of Expertise
- The death of expertise is a dangerous problem.
- It erodes trust in facts and experts, impacting major issues like climate change.
Science's Flaws
- Scientists, driven by financial pressures, sometimes produce sloppy or fraudulent work.
- This erodes public trust in science, although most scientists are dedicated to their work.
Bias in Research
- Bias in research undermines scientific progress by producing unreliable results.
- Scientists are becoming aware of this issue and the need to address it.