Let's start here: My background is exercise physiology, in which I hold my Master's degree. I have been in a laboratory setting and conducted (a tiny bit of) research. I have taken classes on how to conduct, read, and interpret data from research. I've read BOAT LOADS of research. And yet, I will be the first to admit the gaps in my knowledge. The more I read, the less I feel that I know for certain. What I'm offering here is how I think about research and how I apply what I