Why is Over-Reliance on Single Studies Problematic?
Single studies often capture a snapshot of a much larger picture. Depending on one study can be problematic due to the following reasons:
Bias: Every study has limitations and potential biases, ranging from selection bias to recall bias. Relying on one study may unknowingly propagate these biases. Sample Size: The sample size in a single study may be too small to generalize the findings to a larger population. Confounding Variables: These are extraneous variables that can influence both the dependent and independent variables, leading to inaccurate results. Reproducibility: Scientific findings should be reproducible. A single study's results may not be replicated in subsequent research.
