The Importance of Intrinsic Motivation: Neuroscientist Explains

The Importance of Intrinsic Motivation: Neuroscientist Explains

What is the meaning and importance of intrinsic motivation? Why are intrinsically motivated people usually more successful? Neuroscientist and bestselling author Steven Kotler studied elite performers to understand how they achieve seemingly impossible goals. In Kotler’s book, The Art of Impossible, he explains the importance of intrinsic motivation and how it underpins whether you stick with your goals or give up when feeling overwhelmed. Keep reading to learn the importance of intrinsic motivation, according to Kotler.

The R^2 Statistic in Linear Regression

The R^2 Statistic in Linear Regression

What is the R2 statistic? What does the value of R2 tell us about the change in the dependent variable? The R2 statistic represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that stems from the change in the independent variable. When using the R2 statistic to quantify the association between independent and dependent variables, it’s important to keep in mind that the R2 in linear regression only applies to linear relationships. It’s possible for two variables to be related, just not in a linear way. Here’s a look at the R2 statistic in linear regression.

What Is Selection Bias in Research?—Explained

What Is Selection Bias in Research?—Explained

What is selection bias in research methodology? How does selection bias affect research findings?  Selection bias occurs when individuals chosen to partake in a study are not representative of the population of interest. Selection bias can be subtle—if researchers aren’t cognizant of selection bias when developing data collection methods, the fact that a sample is not truly random might go unnoticed.  Here’s why it’s important to watch out for selection bias when collecting data for the purposes of research.

Repairing Trust in a Relationship the Right Way

Repairing Trust in a Relationship the Right Way

What happens when you lose trust in a relationship? How should you repair trust in a relationship when it’s lost? Author Stephen Covey says trust is your most valuable currency in a relationship. However, in society, Covey notes that high-trust relationships are still undervalued. To repair trust in a relationship when it’s broken, Covey believes forgiveness and demonstrating authenticity are two of the most important factors. Keep reading to learn Covey’s advice for repairing trust in a relationship the right way.

How Is Social Science Data Collected? Big Data!

How Is Social Science Data Collected? Big Data!

How can we use big data to study social science? How does data give us more insight into the social sciences? Through search data, researchers can discover psychological and sociological information that traditional surveys couldn’t provide. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, the author of Everybody Lies, uses Freud’s theories of sexuality as an example. Read how to receive social science data with the help of big data.

Machiavelli: Borgia Should Have Been More Prepared

Machiavelli: Borgia Should Have Been More Prepared

Might Cesare Borgia have conquered all of Italy? Where did he go wrong? During the Italian Renaissance, Cesare Borgia found huge success and was poised for more. But, it all came crashing down around him. According to Machiavelli, Borgia might have stayed in power if he had been more prepared for life’s inevitabilities. Keep reading to learn how fortuna can destroy a prince.

How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Active as You Age

How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Active as You Age

Is cognitive decline inevitable? Is there a way to slow down the rate of age-related cognitive impairment? Just like any other organ, your brain’s health will inevitably decline with age. However, it’s not totally out of your control: You can slow down the rate of cognitive decline by stimulating your brain through learning and doing novel activities. Here’s how to keep your brain healthy and active as you age.

Why Don’t Rich People Pay Taxes?

How Economic Outpatient Care Leads to UAW Children

Why don’t rich people pay taxes? Is the American taxation regressive or progressive? In the U.S., most of the tax burden is borne by low- and middle-income earners. The reason for this is that American taxation is regressive, pulling the bulk of public funds from taxes that come from regular families while a large portion of American wealth remains in the pockets of the ultra-wealthy. Here’s why the ultra-rich pay less in taxes.

Human Limitations: How We’re Between Animals and Gods

Human Limitations: How We’re Between Animals and Gods

How are we limited in our pursuit of happiness? Can we still be happy? We can reason, so we’re above the animals. But, we can’t eternally contemplate, so we’re below the gods. In his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle addresses human limitations and discusses how we still can strive for happiness, even within constraints. Keep reading for Aristotle’s views on human limitations.