In this type of experimental study, experimental and control groups are randomly assigned to control for potential influencing factors. This study type is considered the gold standard in experimental design.
The list of other studies and publications cited in a study paper.
A comparison of the risk (or likelihood) of an event between two groups.
When scientists repeat a study (done by themselves or others) to see if they get the same results. If a finding holds across several studies, it's more likely to be true.
The practice of falsifying or fabricating results to increase the likelihood of publishing a finding or receiving research funding.
The paper section where researchers describe their findings in terms of the statistical tests they used and the statistical significance of those findings.
A publication providing a comprehensive overview of a field, often summarizing existing studies and identifying trends.
