The Lab retraced the research. Here's what it found.
What each study said, and whether the Lab got the same answer. Every result links to proof you can check yourself.
2 retraced2 held up0 didn't
Do better-looking professors get better student ratings?
✓ Numbers check outThe study said better-looking professors get higher student ratings. The Lab retraced it: ✓ same result.
The studyThe Lab's numberCounts as holding up
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Does raising the minimum wage cost jobs?
✓ Numbers check outThe study said raising New Jersey's minimum wage didn't cost fast-food jobs. The Lab retraced it: ✓ same result.
The studyThe Lab's numberCounts as holding up
Independent rebuildRead the whole story
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