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Strategies to reach a wider audience using plain-language summaries

Learn in depth how to write plain-language summaries and know more about the strategies you can use to write them. 
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Paper mills and the erosion of research credibility: Researchers beware

This piece aims to raise awareness about paper mills, tracing its origins and modus operandi, and bringing to light the red flags researchers should be wary of.
Paper mills and the erosion of research credibility: Researchers beware
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Demystifying deductive reasoning: A guide with practical examples

This article explains what deductive reasoning is including its definition and examples.
Demystifying deductive reasoning: A guide with practical examples
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The null hypothesis: What researchers often get wrong

If you heavily rely on conventional (frequentist) statistical tests like t-tests or ANOVAs in your research, it’s important to understand the principles behind the null…
The null hypothesis: What researchers often get wrong
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Bayesian priors and prior distribution: Making the most of your existing knowledge

Interested in getting started with Bayesian statistics? Carefully selecting a prior distribution helps maintain objectivity and transparency in your Bayesian analysis…
Bayesian priors and prior distribution: Making the most of your existing knowledge
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Hidden Markov Models: A handy tool for pattern recognition

Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) are extensively used in biomedical research for analyzing various types of sequential data, including DNA sequences, protein sequences, and…
Hidden Markov Models: A handy tool for pattern recognition
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Understanding sampling methods: Non-probability vs. probability sampling

Sampling methods play a significant role in ensuring the representativeness and reliability of our findings. Two main approaches in sampling are non-probability and…
Understanding sampling methods: Non-probability vs. probability sampling

Understanding sensitivity analysis and its applications in biomedical research

This blog post delves into what sensitivity analysis entails, its applications, advantages, and potential limitations in the context of biomedical research.
Understanding sensitivity analysis and its applications in biomedical research

Literature review 101: Purpose and how to write one

For an academic, the significance of both reading and writing literature reviews cannot be overstated. Writing effective literature reviews needs precision, clarity, and…
Literature review 101: Purpose and how to write one

Sampling methods and techniques in research: A comprehensive guide

Here we discuss how by carefully considering the various sampling methods and their respective advantages and disadvantages, you can enhance the validity and reliability…