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posted on 2025-04-17, 08:02 authored by Matthew PartridgeMatthew Partridge

A supervisor clarifies that they wanted to see data rather than literal "controls." The cartoon highlights how vague instructions can lead to humorous misunderstandings in a research environment.

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2016-05-11

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Two figures; one clarifies “controls” meant data, not a literal object.

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Person 1: "Okay, when I said 'what do the controls look like' I meant the data." Additional text: "Supervisor tip be very specific when you ask for things."

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