On the importance of methods
Observation, replication, and prediction are fundamentals of science. One of the most important qualities of a scientist is to be a good observer. This means recording and reporting observations in sufficient detail to enable other scientists to replicate the study. In this way we determine if what has been observed is true.
In today’s publishing environment, however, there is pressure to produce short articles. Although many papers can be substantially reduced without losing meaning, this often …
