Studies need to be funded. Think about asking yourself these questions to evaluate the information presented and to check for any biases
Accuracy/Bias |
Does the information presented appear truthful / impartial or incorrect / biased? |
Funding
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Who funded this study? Was it government funded, private donations, a private company? Hint: Government-funded, private donations? |
Leadership |
Who was in charge of the study / who runs the entity that funded it? What Information can you find on them? Hint: Can you find more through a web search? |
Mission |
What is the stated purpose of the study and mission of the entity that funded it? |
Reputation |
What is the reputation of the authors and the funders? Are they well-known, well-regarded? Have you heard of them before? What information can you find on them? |
Quick Tip: Many times clicking on an author, publication, or organization name in a database (like PubMed) record will take you to more information on the entity. However, you can also find information by running a web search.