"Studies Show..." (Or Do They?): Under the Hood of a Scientific Study


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What really changes when we read beyond the abstract? In this interactive course, we will open real research papers (many in health and nutrition) and explore what scientists actually look for. We will explore how small design choices can dramatically shape a study’s meaning, and why headlines rarely tell the full story. No technical background is required – just curiosity. By the end of the course, we will never read “studies show…” the same way again.

 
YOUR INSTRUCTOR: John Hendrickson, PhD is a teaching professor in the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University. He holds a PhD in chemistry and is the author of the textbook Chemistry in the World. His academic work centers on science communication and the reciprocal relationship between science and society.




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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
OSHER ONLINE

Instructor
Osher Online Faculty 

Tuition:  $60.00


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
10/1/2026 - 11/5/2026 Weekly - Thu 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM Osher Online, OSHER ONLINE  Map Osher Online Faculty  Osher Online