Researcher Retracts Gay Marriage Study
The claim that a brief conversation can change minds on the charged topic was apparently based on faked data.
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Studies
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Why Statistically Significant Studies Aren’t Necessarily Significant
Modern statistics have made it easier than ever for us to fool ourselves.
Why Sex Research Is Worth Funding With Public Money
Sexuality is a fundamental component of the human experience, and it's one we need to have a better understanding of.
A Social Scientist’s Plea for Humor
A new paper provides an epic theoretical defense of humor in sociological research.
Comet Theory Comes Crashing to Earth
An elegant archaeological hypothesis, under fire for results that can’t be replicated, may ultimately come undone.
Name That Finding; Devalue Those Results
Giving a name to a difficult concept or nuanced research may make it easier to recall but a new study suggests it may also devalue the results.
Burning Fat With E. Coli’s Help
As this blog has been telling readers for a while now, medical research on mice should never be shunted — unless, of course, the 'shunt' itself is the focus of the research.