When and why do people act on flawed science? Effects of anecdotes and prior beliefs on evidence-based decision-making
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DOI: 10.1186/s41235-021-00293-2
Abstract: Today’s citizens are expected to use evidence, frequently presented in the media, to inform decisions about health, behavior, and public policy. However, science misinformation is ubiquitous in the media, making it difficult to apply research… read more here.
Keywords: prior beliefs; flawed science; anecdotes prior; evidence ... See more keywords