12th Grade Addressing Questionable Research Practices Interactive Videos

Investigate prominent controversies in psychology research, such as ESP studies and the replication crisis, and gain an understanding of critical topics like p-hacking and publication bias. Develop insights into the significance of reproducibility and transparency to enhance the ability to critically assess the quality of scientific research.

Explore critical topics in the scientific community, including the influence of Sabina Hossenfelder. Gain insights into research integrity, scientific debate, and the evaluation of evidence. Develop critical thinking skills and understand the significance of integrity and debate in advancing scientific knowledge.

Focus on the ethical considerations and challenges within scientific research, emphasizing animal experimentation and genomic data management. Understand the importance of bioethical principles and develop skills to apply these ethical standards effectively in research practices.

Examine the concept of reproducibility in scientific research through the lens of the controversial neutrino experiment. Learn about the challenges in replicating experimental results and evaluate proposed solutions to enhance scientific verification and peer review processes.

Understand the complexity of scientific research with a focus on challenges of reproducibility and methodologies in psychology. Gain insights into interpreting statistical significance, recognizing false positives, and applying strategies to enhance research reliability and validity.

Investigate the environmental and health impacts of mountaintop removal mining, emphasizing ethical considerations and the regions affected. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical debates surrounding this practice, identify associated health risks, and assess the importance of scientific integrity in shaping public policy discussions.

Examine the societal implications of communication and the potential for misinterpretations in the spread of popular knowledge. Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing how media, translation, and educational methodologies impact public perception and the dissemination of information.

Examine the environmental challenges surrounding the Mississippi River, focusing on the origins and impacts of dead zones caused by agricultural practices. Gain insights into the scientific methods used for detection, understand policy implications, and explore personal actions to mitigate nitrogen pollution.

Explore various aspects of sleep, including common misconceptions, its impact on health and job performance, and the importance of good sleep hygiene practices. Gain insights into how sleep affects overall well-being and learn about societal factors influencing sleep quality.

Explore the concept of ego depletion and its implications on self-control, focusing on key studies and findings. Understand the effects of ego depletion and critically evaluate experimental research on self-control mechanisms.

Examine the principles of effective altruism and its influence on global priorities, encompassing areas such as economic history and existential threats. Develop the ability to assess international challenges and understand how personal contributions can drive significant change at a global level.

Examine six notable construction failures to gain insights into engineering analysis, understand the causes of structural failures, and apply lessons to prevent future accidents. Enhance skills in identifying engineering challenges and developing strategies to ensure structural integrity.

Exploration of statistical misinterpretations highlights the misuse of p-values in scientific research, demonstrating the consequences through compelling case studies like the dead salmon experiment. The focus is on grasping essential statistical concepts, engaging with alternative methodologies such as Bayesian statistics, and understanding how these insights can enhance scientific accuracy and reliability.

Explore debate strategies for addressing complex topics, particularly the challenges of discussing creationism versus evolution. Gain skills in advocating for scientific integrity and effectively countering misinformation.