How to Battle the Bots Wrecking Your Online Study
A word of caution to researchers using digital platforms to run their studies: beware of bots. They’re more sophisticated than you might think.
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Registered Reports Remove Pressure on Researchers to Get the “Right” Results
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Understanding Cultural Differences Around Social Norms
Research on tight and loose cultures helps reveal why societies differ on concepts like openness and order.
Eyes on the Prize: Understanding the Links Between Perception and Motivation
When we tell ourselves we can’t do something, it might just be that we are seeing something as more challenging than it really is.
Climate Change Requires Silver Buckshot, Not a Silver Bullet
Climate change is messy. So are the solutions. Let’s stop searching for a silver bullet.