by andreahardyrd | Oct 8, 2020 | Instagram Sci Comm Posts
On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about how important it is to understand the difference between relative and absolute risk. CNN Reports: ‘…as little as two slices of bacon can increase the risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer by 18%’????????????⠀⠀This is not...
by andreahardyrd | Sep 10, 2020 | Instagram Sci Comm Posts
When it comes to science and nutrition, should I be doing my own research? On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about the cognitive distortions I see when people do their own research. I say this lovingly, to all my sci commers, because I know you can take it....
by andreahardyrd | Sep 3, 2020 | Instagram Sci Comm Posts
On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about the bias that arises out of how individuals are included or excluded in a study. How applicable or generalizable is a study, really? (#scicommunity Thursdays)⠀⠀Disclosure: There are elements of selection bias...
by andreahardyrd | Aug 27, 2020 | Instagram Sci Comm Posts
Anecdotal evidence can be really powerful, but how valuable is it? On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about how important it is to understand what anecdotal evidence is and how it can be problematic. Anecdotal evidence is a powerful form of persuasion… but it’s...
by andreahardyrd | Aug 13, 2020 | Instagram Sci Comm Posts
Have you ever heard of authority bias? On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about the tendency to attribute grater accuracy and weight to the opinion of an authority figure. ????????????This bias is one of the HARDEST to recognize...
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