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Spotting bad science

Chart of different factors that contribute to bad science .

Many people get their science news from media and not the original published science paper. There are multiple ways that people can misreport on science research due to a lack of understanding of science processes. This chart is a rough guide to some common mistakes in science reporting. 

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Published: 30 June 2025Size: 1.16 MB