In this episode of the Shortcut U podcast, I talk with Dr. Eric Trexler, who holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, as well as a P.h.D. in Human Movement Science.
Though I could’ve asked Dr. Trexler questions related to his expertise in many health and fitness topics, I instead spent this conversation picking his brain on the foundations of scientific research, scientific research statistics, and how to interpret scientific research.
For those of you interested in understanding scientific research and being able to filter through scientific information in order to reach/understand evidence-based conclusions/opinions—especially as it pertains to health and fitness—I think you will find this episode is worth your time.
During our conversation, we cover topics including but not limited to:
Research study design hierarchy
Limitations of randomized-controlled trials
Adjusting for confounding in observational studies
Cautiously interpreting mechanistic studies
P-values, alpha levels, and statistical power
Navigating social media health and fitness content
More from Dr. Eric Trexler
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