203: Unexpected Results

March 22, 2022 00:16:40
203: Unexpected Results
Brain Junk
203: Unexpected Results

Mar 22 2022 | 00:16:40

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

We always hear about research “wins”. Rarely do we discuss “failures”–and we should. Today we dive into a few examples of how not getting the “right” answer isn’t wrong. Loma Pendergraft: Fussing Over Food Amy’s Sources: Clever Hans:Wikipedia: Observer Expectancy EffectWikipedia Clever HansCrow Vocalizations:Corvid Research Blog Part ICorvid Research Blog Part II

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