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  • AI in Research: Exploring the Cortez Backdoor

    The Cortez Backdoor Approach to Research Methods in the Age of AI: A Comprehensive Guide Author’s Preface: Rethinking the Front Door For decades, the dominant pedagogy in research methods has followed a linear, front-loaded model. Start with the title, then write your abstract, frame your objectives, and only then gather data. This approach, while orderly, […]

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