#research-bias

#research-bias

Female song in songbirds serves important roles such as territorial defense, intrapair communication, and competition, but not primarily for mate attraction. [ more ]

The bias against publishing null results skews scientific understanding and has significant implications for fields like drug efficacy. [ more ]

The lack of research on female mice in longevity studies leads to drugs developed mainly for males, which may not work on females or mothers. [ more ]

Developmental psychology primarily relies on data from a specific subset of children from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) nations.

The use of an online tool called Lookit during the pandemic has allowed for a broader range of participants in developmental psychology studies. [ more ]