Growing evidence suggests that being exposed to facts is not the same as being informed. Valerie Reyna discusses the science behind why many people have difficulty extracting a meaningful bottom line from raw numbers and statistics and suggests ways to explain information so that patients can make informed choices. [Outreach publication]
Understanding math is central to making decisions about finances and health. Valerie Reyna explains why it is difficult to understand raw numbers and statistics and suggests ways to explain information so that people can make better judgments. [Outreach publication]
Valerie Reyna discusses her research findings and how to help patients make informed decisions about medical treatment. [Video]
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