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The Tinder Example

Dr Humphries explains why we need to critically evaluate research design as well as research findings, through the lens of The Tinder Experiment.

This video examines how methodological flaws can impact the reliability of research results through the lens of a real-world experiment into online dating behaviours conducted on the Tinder dating app.

Dr Melissa Humphries explains why the results of The Tinder Example are not reliable, but also why the hypothesis of the study is not necessarily discountable. The video emphasises the importance of critically evaluating both research design and research findings.

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Critical Evaluation in Data Science: Data, the World, and You

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