Reading research papers/literature should be done through reviewing. It
should not be not skimming. Biases in a study seriously affect the conclusion of the
study adversely. While writing research reports, discrepancies in text, tables, and
figures may reflect after-thought data treatment by the researchers: these and other
aspects during the planning of research projects and report writing. Precautions
required are the very purpose of this chapter.
Keywords: Biases, Fishing expedition, Power of study, Research gap, Study design, Sample size, Test of significance.
