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And how would I know if a given paper is of interest for me if I don't read the abstract?
by luispauloml 4y ago
And how would I know if a given paper is of interest for me if I don't read the abstract?
- ravenstine 4y agoDon't just read the abstract. I didn't say to not read the abstract. The reason I say this is that there have been numerous cases where someone has tried to discredit one of my claims by citing a paper, and then I actually Sci-hub it and find out that the body of the study only weakly supports the conclusion, or that the study protocol contains a huge caveat not described in the abstract.
- luispauloml 4y agoI now noticed that I read your comment in the opposite order: "just don't read the abstract". I am glad I asked you, though, because I see your point and I agree with you for I have seen this happening before.