EPISODE · Feb 17, 2022 · 9 MIN
Research Review: Anecdote vs. Statistical Information
from Clinically Pressed Podcast · host Clinically Pressed
Trying to convince someone that a certain technique, item or program is the most effective can be a daunting task. There are many ways in which to communicate the information but which way is most effective? Telling stories and testimonials? Or getting them the hard facts and statistics about why something works? In this research review we looks at that very question and provides some insight on when and where to use different types of information to help make your case. Reference: Freling, T. H., Yang, Z., Itani, O. S., & Abualsamh, R. B. (2020). When poignant stories outweigh cold hard facts: A meta-analysis of the anecdotal bias. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 160. (51-67) www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #stats #facts #anecdotes #information
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Trying to convince someone that a certain technique, item or program is the most effective can be a daunting task. There are many ways in which to communicate the information but which way is most effective? Telling stories and testimonials? Or getting them the hard facts and statistics about why something works? In this research review we looks at that very question and provides some insight on when and where to use different types of information to help make your case. Reference: Freling, T. H., Yang, Z., Itani, O. S., & Abualsamh, R. B. (2020). When poignant stories outweigh cold hard facts: A meta-analysis of the anecdotal bias. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 160. (51-67) www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #stats #facts #anecdotes #information
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