Archive: 15/05/2014
Study: Addressing 'mischievous responders' would increase validity of adolescent research
"Mischievous responders" play the game of intentionally providing inaccurate answers on anonymous surveys, a widespread problem that can mislead research findings. However, new data analysis procedures may help minimize the ...
May 15, 2014
Sense of obligation leads to trusting strangers, study says
Trusting a stranger may have more to do with feeling morally obligated to show respect for someone else's character than actually believing the person is trustworthy, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...
May 15, 2014
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain
Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, and is likely to impact on blood pressure, independent of weight gain.
May 15, 2014