Infographic about Bad Science
The ClinicalPsychology.net has developed an infographic that summarizes in a highly visual, entertaining and understandable way the bad scientific practices. Warning of the danger of a rampant increase of bad science especially in clinical research, medical and pharmacological, often as a result of pressure from funding or publishing. In addition, the unintentional statistical errors in some areas such as psychology can affect up to 50% of published articles. There are finally three recommendations to improve research: publish the raw data, co-responsible journalists to disseminate scientific discoveries and enter a type of anonymous publication in cases of unpopular findings.