‘A study showed…’ isn’t enough – scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers investigate and revisit questions
- Written by Jeffrey A. Lee, Professor of Geography and the Environment, Texas Tech University
When you hear about some new research finding, consider how it fits into the context of other related studies.Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images PlusYour goofy but lovable cousin just told you that you should stop eating eggs because he read somewhere that a study showed they are bad for you.
How much should you trust your relative on such...