Know Your Research

We are often told to “Do your research!”, but what does that even mean? It is easy to dismiss the algorithmic content hogging our attention as “not research”, but what about articles and reports from reputable sources about new studies and scientific breakthrough — like this, this or this?

The infographic below rank studies based on the quality and reliability of their design. Understanding how scientific research is conducted can help us critically assess claims, their significance and impact to our decisions. It also helps us appreciate the rigor and finesse that go into the quest for knowledge about ourselves, our world and beyond.