Statistics
Torture the Numbers and They Will Confess: P-hacking
P-hacking is the practice of analysing data in different ways until a “statistically significant” result appears. We look at what p-values mean, the common ways p-hacking happens,
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Earth science
Cooling Cities: Understanding and Responding to Heat Waves
Heat waves are occurring frequently around the world, and their intensity and frequency are steadily increasing. As a result, many people are experiencing health problems, and agri
Information technology
The Dilemma of Distributed Systems: The CAP Theorem
The CAP theorem states that a distributed system cannot guarantee consistency, availability, and partition tolerance all at once. This article covers how the theorem came about and
Film & media
Perfecting the Art of Photography (Video) with Focus and Depth of Field
The art of photography and video is a complex process that involves understanding and applying various techniques and principles, rather than simply pressing a button to capture an
Library & information science
The Concepts of Primary (1st-Order) and Secondary (2nd-Order) Sources
This time, we will explore the concepts of primary (1st-order) and secondary (2nd-order) sources, which are commonly discussed in library and information science. These are among t
Journalism & communication
The Illusion That Only Others Are Swayed: The Third-Person Effect
Why do we feel that we are fine and only other people are swayed by the media? This article explains the third-person effect and Davison's classic hypothesis, self-enhancement and
General knowledge
Monitor Connectors and Ports: A Complete Connection Guide
A guide to the connectors and ports used to hook up a monitor: the difference between a connector and a port, the features of HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA, a comparison of the m
General knowledge
When Arguments Drag On, Hitler Shows Up: Godwin’s Law
Godwin’s Law is the internet adage that the longer an online discussion grows, the closer the probability of someone comparing others to Nazis or Hitler gets to 1. This article cov
Food & nutrition
Sorting Food by Processing, Not Nutrients: The Nova Food Classification
Nova sorts food into four groups by how much and why it has been industrially processed, rather than by nutrients like fat or sugar. This article covers how it arose, what the four
Design
The Familiar Is Easy: Jakob's Law of Internet User Experience
Why do sites we use for the first time still feel easy? This article explains the origin of Jakob's law as stated by Jakob Nielsen, the principles of mental models and conventions,
Social welfare
Why Do We Need Community Welfare, and What Are Some Examples in Korea?
What community welfare is, why it matters, its three types (preventive, supportive, and developmental), and five examples of community welfare services from regions across Korea.
Film & media
Comparing Major OTT Services in Korea: Usage Rates, Prices and Features
OTT services let you watch video content on all kinds of devices. This article explains the concept of OTT, SVOD, and AVOD, the market share and rankings of major OTT services in K