Not all scientific studies are created equal

Daily we’re bombarded by attention grabbing headlines that promise miracle cures to all of our ailments — often backed up by a ‘scientific study’ or calling into doubt ‘previous research’.

But what are these studies, and how do we know if they are reliable?

In this groovy little video, David H. Schwartz dissects two types of studies that scientists use, illuminating why you should always approach the claims with a critical eye.