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Being a wise consumer of research Flashcards

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1st principle

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Consider the source of the information

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2nd principle

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Consider both sides of the debate

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3rd principle

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Consider sample size

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4th principle

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Do not overgeneralize even if the sample size seems adequate (does it work with everyone? or just segments of the population that are a majority?)

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5th principle

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Correlation does NOT equal causation

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