With the right techniques, children can eventually become citizen scientists – members of the public whose activities can contribute to the development of real scientific knowledge. That’s the theme of a new UC Davis article, “Real Science in the Palm of Your Hand: A Framework for Designing and Facilitating Citizen Science in the Classroom,” by… Continue reading Helping Kids Be Scientists
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Health Data Collection Is Often Substandard
Most clinical registries that collect statistics on patient outcomes are substandard and lacking in features that could make them useful for patients, doctors and policy makers, according to a study. The investigation, by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, was published in the Journal of Healthcare Quality. The study revealed poor data… Continue reading Health Data Collection Is Often Substandard