Positives in negative results: when finding 'nothing' means something

Authors

Natalie Matosin, University of WollongongFollow
Martin Engel, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

96393

Publication Details

Matosin, N. & Engel, M. (2014). Positives in negative results: when finding 'nothing' means something. The Conversation, 25 September 1-3.

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Abstract

UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH: What do we actually mean by research and how does it help inform our understanding of things? It's important to publish all results - both positive and negative - if researchers are to avoid repeating old mistakes. But where is the glory in negative results?