Sep 14, 2019
Presenting research visually can greatly help people grasp complex ideas. Creating the visuals can take a lot of effort and creativity, it is a shame when the finished product is consequently compressed when published or shown; as is the case for most network maps....
Aug 29, 2019
Good article on how to collect data for research: Best Practices in Data Collection and Preparation: Recommendations for Reviewers, Editors, and Authors Best Practices in Data Collection and Preparation: Recommendations for Reviewers, Editors, and Authors –...
Jul 31, 2019
Why you should share Data Nudes instead of just Shitty Tables This post summarises what I wanted to say with a recent paper published in Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, which includes an RMarkdown website supplement with code. Related slideshow and a video...
Jul 13, 2019
I love a good graphic, one that communicates a lot of information. They may not be quick to look at, but communicates a lot in an intuitive way. A recent editorial (2018) in AMJ indicates it is seen as a positive there. I recommend reading the editorial: FROM THE...
Apr 15, 2019
While most instruments have a clear scale, some do not actually give the full range of wording. In cases when you want to modify a scale somewhat, it can be even more tricky. Rather than work out wordings, I found a useful PDF, written by Sorrel Brown at Iowa State...