Reading Between the Lines: How to Spot True and False Evidence in Research Papers Online
Staying abreast of clinical research is pivotal for evidence-based practice, yet discerning reliable evidence remains a challenge. Biases and methodological limitations often obscure truth. We will start by exploring the different sources of bias that can generate false evidence, including noise, errors and mistakes, participant- and experimenter biases, analytical issues, all the way to deliberate fraud. By understanding the underlying “forces” generating these issues, it will be easier to recognize them. This presentation also aims to showcase tools for identifying good scientific evidence, mainly focusing on clinical research. Through established best-practice guidelines (such as CONSORT and TIDieR) and standardized tools (such as the Risk of Bias tool 2.0) we explore markers of rigorous methodology as well as red flags for bias detection. Furthermore, the presentation will also demonstrate how to use open science resources like open data, preprints and trial registrations to verify research claims. We will also touch on the importance of replication, and cooperative or adversarial collaboration when discerning research credibility. Attendees will acquire knowledge that will assist them in understanding how good and bad evidence is generated, in using tools to identify issues affecting the credibility of research findings, and ultimately in making informed decisions.
Presented by Zoltan Kekecs, PhD
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This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, 1.5 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, or 1.5 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs.
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PROGRAM PRICING:
- General Admission: $65.00
- SCEH Members: $55.00
- Students: $15.00*
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Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
- Date:
- Friday, February 27, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://tcsppofficeofce.com/feb_27_2026-2/
- Audience:
- All Graduate Students All Students Alumni Doctoral Students Faculty Masters Students Public The Chicago School Community Undergraduate Students