Codex Scientific Critical Thinking for Research Methods Review
Review a completed report for study design, sampling bias, confounding, and statistical interpretation. Connect each conclusion to the evidence the study actually provides.
中文Install in Codex
Codex and a report you can access. Keep the skill's references on methods, study design, and statistical pitfalls.
- Copy the pinned `.codex/skills/scientific-critical-thinking/` directory, including `references/`, into the project's `.agents/skills/`.
- Open the review project in Codex, select `$scientific-critical-thinking`, and point it to the claim and source material.
Example task
Use a fictional classroom report where students opted into tutoring and the tutoring group later averaged higher scores. Ask whether this supports a causal conclusion.What to check
The report identifies self-selection, narrows the finding to an association, and lists evidence such as baseline scores that could clarify the comparison.
Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated
Frequently asked question
Is statistical significance sufficient by itself?
Interpret it with effect size, uncertainty, sampling, and the study design to determine what the result supports.