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Omega 3 Fish Oil Doesn’t Help, but Research Does
Contrary to their previous research, this team in Britain finds that Omega 3 fish oil doesn’t help students’ behavior or academic performance. These results are disappointing, but their willingness to double check their work this way is admirable. Continue reading
Investigating Mindfulness: How Do We Know Its Benefits?
We would, of course, like to see studies with larger sample sizes, active control conditions, longer-term evaluation of results and so forth. This study find some positive trends, but overall isn’t impressed with the research progress over the last 13 years. Continue reading
Correlation Isn’t Causation, Is It?
(Image source) The ever provocative Freddie deBoer explores the relationship between correlation and causation. You…
The Dangers of Weird Neuroscience
How do psychologists know what they know about human mental processes? Quite often, they run…
Exercise and Learning
Does even a short bout of exercise immediately after learning help form long-term memories? A…
Early Education Program Evaluation: “Differential Susceptibility” to Success
Show me the Money As most parents, teachers, and education policy folks know well, early…
Using IQ Scores Thoughtfully
Debates about the meaning and value of IQ have long raged; doubtless, they will continue…
“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”― W....
Data Informed Instruction Early Steps There are a few key steps to effectively incorporating MBE…