Daniel Mercer

Daniel writes the research and scientific evidence explainers. His editorial focus includes study design, methodology, statistics, historical research, evidence interpretation and the limitations that determine what can reasonably be concluded from published findings.

He specializes in separating what a study directly measured from later interpretation and broader claims. His articles identify the population, period and methodology behind reported results, distinguish association from causation where relevant and explain why findings from a specific dataset should not automatically be generalized beyond the evidence.