The ugly truth behind ‘bro-science’ and how to instantly spot it

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Channel: Dr. Alan Christianson · 2017 · Education

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What is “bro science”? Do you need to avoid it, can you use it to do some good? There is definitely a lot of talk about this term, and today I want to uncover what it means and how you can easily spot it when you are looking for the truth from your science. Need a helping hand when it comes to perfecting your researching skills? Let’s talk bro science today.
What is “Bro Science”?

This term was introduced to contemporary readers from the fitness, bodybuilding, and training realm. It is used, in a derogatory way, to refer to data that is merely anecdotal. It is like a story that you might have heard about your one friend who was successful on a particular diet, and therefore everyone should blindly do the exact same as that one person.

What this is, though, is an anecdotal report – or, what others might call a “study of one.” Someone has a positive personal experience, and from that, they want to extrapolate information and make recommendations based on that experience.  Read More Here:  http://drchristianson.com/the-guide-to-spotting-bro-science/

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