How to critically evaluate a research paper (in ecology)
How to critically evaluate research papers, for example in lab journal clubs, but also in more formal situations, like when you are a reviewer. These skills are essential in everyday #science.
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0:00 Introduction: why this is important
1:24 Does study design match the question? (there are several points here)
6:12 Do the data support the statement?
6:47 External validity of the study
8:18 Proper credit to the literature?
9:44 Reproducibility
10:40 This is a skill to be learnt over time!
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