Beyond the abstract: a guide to understanding research papers with Dr Steve Kamper
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In this episode, Steve uncovers some helpful tips on how to best interpret research including why it is important and how to be more nuanced in your appraisal. Steve covers how to find the real question the paper is asking and also how to understand the impact or effect size and why that matters more than black and white conclusions.
Dr Steve Kamper is Professor of Allied Health at the School of Health Sciences and Nepean Blue Mountains Local health District. He has been continuously supported by NHMRC fellowships since 2008, and is currently a NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow.
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