Blinded by Non-Science: Trivial Scientific Information Increases Trust in Products

Friday, October 17, 2014 - 09:30 in Mathematics & Economics

Beware of trivial graphs and formulas, warns new research from Cornell University. Published this week in Public Understanding of Science, the Cornell Food and Brand Lab study found trivial graphs or formulas accompanying medical information can lead consumers to believe products are more effective.

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