Scientific Articles: Research Bias

Last Wisdom Wednesday, we talked about cognitive biases and how they shape the way we see the world — and how the scientific method helps correct for those distortions.

But bias doesn’t stop with people. It can also show up in research itself. Who gets studied, how data is interpreted, and what results get published can all influence what we think we “know.”

That’s why **we should never rely on a single study to form our beliefs**. Good scientific thinking means looking for patterns across many studies and understanding the limits of any one piece of research.

Today, we’re taking a look at common types of research bias — and what to watch for when evaluating scientific claims. It is important to note more biases exist; these are just the ones you may encounter the most.

Check out this infographic for a peek into research bias.

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