2022
DOI: 10.2196/41747
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Using Normative Language When Describing Scientific Findings: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial of Effects on Trust and Credibility

Abstract: Background Trust in science and scientists has received renewed attention because of the “infodemic” occurring alongside COVID-19. A robust evidence basis shows that such trust is associated with belief in misinformation and willingness to engage in public and personal health behaviors. At the same time, trust and the associated construct of credibility are complex meta-cognitive concepts that often are oversimplified in quantitative research. The discussion of research often includes both normativ… Show more

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“…Such participants then moved forward to the comprehension question page again. The comprehension questions were prespecified in our protocol [5]:…”
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“…Such participants then moved forward to the comprehension question page again. The comprehension questions were prespecified in our protocol [5]:…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Participants whose data were used took an average of 7.37 (SD 9.61) minutes to complete the study. This study was preregistered using the Open Science Framework and the protocol was published in full prior to any data collection [ 5 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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