Having now read this paper right through, I think it is threadworthy. Don’t be tempted to skip bits – there are many little giggles and outright laughs in there. Especially for those used to reading medical/scientific papers.
buffy said:
Having now read this paper right through, I think it is threadworthy. Don’t be tempted to skip bits – there are many little giggles and outright laughs in there. Especially for those used to reading medical/scientific papers.
But of course, the Australian study on the missing teaspoons is probably the all time favorite of mine.
buffy said:
Having now read this paper right through, I think it is threadworthy. Don’t be tempted to skip bits – there are many little giggles and outright laughs in there. Especially for those used to reading medical/scientific papers.
Dexterity assessment
Manual dexterity was assessed using a buzz wire game (Buzzwire, John Lewis, UK), consisting of a twisted metal wire path fixed on a non-conductive base. Participants were instructed to guide a wand with a metal loop from one end of the path to the other without touching the wire. If the loop touched the wire at any point, a buzzer sounded, and the participant was required to return to the start. The goal was to complete the entire path without triggering the buzzer. Instructions provided to participants were standardised and no practice attempts were permitted. This CE-marked device is approved for use in the UK for individuals aged 4 years or older
The results would have been much better if the punters received and electric shock.