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What does it mean to ‘control’ for variables in a scientific study? A statistician explains
Scientific studies, and news coverage about them, often declare that a study “controlled” for certain variables.
SyndicatedMark Louie Ramos, Assistant Research Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn StateSep 25, 20265 min read
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Finding homes for whales and dolphins when parks like Marineland Canada close isn’t easy – a biologist explains why sea sanctuaries aren’t the answer
When Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024, it had no regular income to support the care of the 30 belugas and four dolphins housed there.
SyndicatedJason Bruck, Associate Professor of Biology, Stephen F. Austin State UniversitySep 23, 20267 min read

What does it mean to ‘control’ for variables in a scientific study? A statistician explains