All articles tagged with #research methods
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Medical Xpress
A study found that a 30-day recall period provides comparable data to a 60-day period for assessing young adults' alcohol use, suggesting it as a sufficient and less burdensome timeframe for research on youth drinking behaviors.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Economist
The article discusses how neuroscientists plan to study the behavior of very drunk individuals at Minnesota's state fair in 2024, using gentle methods to understand their responses and actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Conversation
The author, a Ph.D. student, shares firsthand experiences with the flaws of peer review in academic research, highlighting the process's vulnerability and the potential for bias. Despite its challenges, the author emphasizes the importance of peer review in evaluating studies and advancing knowledge, while also advocating for professionalizing the field to address issues such as unpaid labor and a limited pool of experts.