"Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller and Prof Stu Phillips
We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
Confronting the Ostrich Effect in Research
The obsession with quantitative research metrics in various scientific fields, including kinesiology and sports science, has led to an 'ostrich effect' where there is a tendency to ignore important findings that do not meet statistical significance. This emphasis on publishing sensational results due to publication pressures and competition has resulted in the rejection of valuable studies that could provide significant insights even if they do not show statistical significance.
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