Do Not Do Your Own Research

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.⁠...

What is Selection Bias?

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...

What is Anecdotal Evidence?

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...

What is Cherry Picking Data?

What’s the danger of ignoring the data that doesn’t support your claim while only presenting data that does? On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about how important it is to take into consideration the weight of the entire body of research when looking...