Evaluating Research
by Patience Fisher
Every behavior consultant knows not to rely on a client’s description of a pet’s behavior—you have to see that behavior yourself. Trained eyes see differently. This is just as true for analyzing research studies. It is important to understand the underlying principles of research to see what the research really shows. In this article, I explain that causation and correlation studies seek different answers. I also discuss the inherent limitations of even a well-done study.
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