Science journalist Ed Yong of The Atlantic writes: “In 2020, the National Press Club Journalism Institute asked me to offer some advice to young journalists starting out in the field.
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“If you’re not sure how a cross-sectional analysis differs from a randomized, controlled clinical trial, keep reading. We offer a broad overview of five of the most common research designs
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“This tip sheet explains why it’s rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.”
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