Citing recent news stories based on flawed research, Andrew Gelman advises journalists to bullet-proof their reporting by seeking help from outside experts. "The point is not necessarily to interview an opponent of the study, or to present 'both sides' of the story, but rather to talk to independent scholars get their views and troubleshoot as much as possible. The experts might very well endorse the study, but even then they are likely to add more nuance and caveats."
August 21, 2013