In a review of the literature on bias in interpreting research results, the social psychologist Robert MacCoun (then at Berkeley and now at Stanford) found that "biased research interpretation is a common phenomenon, and an overdetermined one".
About a third of cancers could be prevented through a healthy diet, normal weight and regular exercise, said Dr Rachel Thompson, head of research interpretation at the World Cancer Research Fund.
RJS and JHH contributed to the design of the study, conduct of the research, interpretation of the results, and assisted in writing the manuscript.
Class discussions of issues in research, interpretation, and writing.
For ROTOЯ, interpretation acts as a pivot between academic research, interpretation and public engagement, where points of intersection are considered and debated from multiple perspectives.
"We can now say with certainty that being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer, just as it does with a number of other cancers such as breast, bowel and womb cancer," said Dr Rachel Thompson, head of research interpretation.
