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    Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz

    Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz

    Every day, we are bombarded by attention grabbing headlines that promise miracle cures to all of our ailments -- often backed up by a "scientific study." But what are these studies, and how do we know if they are reliable? David H. Schwartz dissects two types of studies that scientists use, illuminating why you should always approach the claims with a critical eye.

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    Clinical trials Epidemiology -- Research Research
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    How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz

    How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz

    When they’re used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual software has enabled more usage of graphs throughout all media, it has also made them easier to use in a careless or dishonest way — and as it turns out, there are plenty of ways graphs can mislead and outright manipulate. Lea Gaslowitz shares some things to look out for.

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    Critical thinking Media literacy Information visualization Charts diagrams etc.
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    How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin

    How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin

    Dive into the phenomenon known as circular reporting and how it contributes to the spread of false news and misinformation. In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting. Noah Tavlin sheds light on this phenomenon.

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    Media literacy Fake news Information literacy
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