Studying Studies: Part IV – randomization and confounding
Randomization helps us in our quest to not fool ourselves. Confounding? Not so much.
Is red meat killing us?
I wrote this post almost six years ago (March 21, 2012), but it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Studying Studies: Part III – the motivation for observational studies
If randomized-controlled trials are considered the gold standard for establishing reliable knowledge, why do we see so many observational studies in public health?
Welcome to Journal Club
The purpose of our JC is to continually improve our ability to analyze and interpret research, and share this with the community.
Studying Studies: Part II – observational epidemiology
The cornerstone of public health policy.
Studying Studies: Part I – relative risk vs. absolute risk
Reporting relative risk values alone can be inappropriate and misleading for the individual and the public.
How you move defines how you live, Part II
In the summer of 2009 I was preparing for a swim that nobody had ever done before.