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Research methods

The importance of rigorous research methods in verifying factual information

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Jan 19, 2026

I'm trying to get the fact correct

Fact-checking is a disciplined process — not intuition — that combines verification, source evaluation and transparent documentation to determine whether an empirical claim is true, misleading or unsu...

Jan 15, 2026

What is the background to Factually?

“Factually” sits at the intersection of two related concepts: background facts—contextual details used to explain how a legal dispute or issue arose—and factual information—verifiable data that can be...

Jan 10, 2026

What research methods address selection bias from deportation when comparing immigrant and citizen crime rates?

Deportation can create a “sieve” that removes higher‑risk individuals from immigrant populations, biasing comparisons of immigrant and citizen crime rates unless researchers correct for it; social sci...

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