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Continue reading →: Is this what academia is meant to be?Academia is built on ideals; it is not meant to be gamified.
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Continue reading →: Good science vs. great scienceGood science is rigorously following the scientific method. It is about minimizing assumptions, prejudices, and human fallacies. Good science is the unbiased collection and analysis of evidence to answer a question. Great science is more concerned with asking questions. It is about innovation, insightfulness, and the undaunted exploration of the…
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Continue reading →: The Distinct Citations IndexIn my post “Science Has an Economics Problem,” I noted how the number of citations a published scientific article receives is not a true indicator of the study’s impact and says nothing about the quality of those citations. For instance, an article may accrue hundreds of citations shortly after publication…
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Continue reading →: Science has an economics problemBefore I dive into the main topic of this post, I would just like to point out that when your car has an engine issue, you go to a mechanic to get the problem expertly diagnosed and fixed. Apparently, some people in the world would rather throw a few grenades…
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Continue reading →: The Five Definitions of ScienceThe word “science” is used in many different ways. As a scientist and a consumer of science, I find it helpful to try to identify which definition of the word people mean when they say “science.” Below are the most common definitions I have heard people use: Definition 1: an…
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