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Bayesian Priors and Prior Distribution: Making the most of your existing knowledge
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Interested in getting started with Bayesian statistics? Carefully selecting a prior distribution helps maintain objectivity and transparency in your Bayesian analysis. Inappropriate or poorly…

Confirmation Bias: A Sneaky Attack on Objectivity in Science
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Confirmation bias makes it difficult for a researcher to remain objective during the research process. However, by understanding its mechanisms and implementing strategies to mitigate its effects…

How to bring humor into scientific discourse
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Humor helps make even the most mind-boggling science feel downright enjoyable and digestible. So, keep this in mind the next time you are about to share your work with an audience.

Hidden Markov Models: A Handy Tool for Pattern Recognition
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Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) are extensively used in biomedical research for analyzing various types of sequential data, including DNA sequences, protein sequences, and biological pathways. Here…

The thesis statement: A guide to get you started on how to write a Thesis Statement
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In this article, we'll explore what exactly is a thesis statement, and how can you craft one that does justice to your research proposal or thesis and conveys the intended message clearly.

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Plagiarizing is often resorted to because it saves time and effort, and many are not even aware that plagiarizing is a violation of ethics. Here we give some examples of plagiarism and…

7 Key considerations to craft a perfect patent application
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Here we give you some ideas on how to unlock the total value of your intellectual property and propel your research endeavors to new heights with 7 key considerations for a perfect patent…

The IP Tightrope: Balancing Intellectual Property Development and the UN SDGs
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While the connection between IP and attaining the SDGs is not obvious, IP deserves some attention for its role in development efforts. Here, I make a case for IP as a vital tool for meeting the UN…

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Mounting concerns have led to a surge in efforts to fortify research integrity. Here we review the measures being taken by various stakeholders, including government agencies, academic…

Understanding sampling methods: Non-probability vs probability sampling
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Sampling methods play a significant role in ensuring the representativeness and reliability of our findings. Two main…