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Do children have one third less peripheral vision than adults?

Peter A Hancock1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando 32816, USA. phancock@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE
|June 9, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Problematic information can infiltrate scientific literature, as seen in a forensic human factors case. Tracing citations revealed a single, doubtful source, highlighting the need for original source verification in research.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic science
  • Human factors and ergonomics
  • Scientific literature analysis

Background:

  • A doubtful assertion regarding children's peripheral vision was used in a wrongful death legal case.
  • This assertion was supported by multiple citations, creating an illusion of established evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate how misinformation can spread within scientific literature.
  • To emphasize the critical importance of verifying original sources in forensic research.
  • To highlight challenges in forensic investigations driven by legal and financial factors.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of a specific legal case.
  • Citation tracing to identify the origin of a key assertion.
  • Literature review to assess the complexity of the scientific issue.

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Main Results:

  • Multiple citations supporting the assertion originated from a single, unreliable source.
  • The fundamental question about children's peripheral vision is more complex than initially presented.
  • The case exemplifies how financial and legal interests can impede the pursuit of knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • The percolation of problematic information underscores the need for rigorous source verification in forensic human factors.
  • Failure to trace original citations can lead to the perpetuation of scientific inaccuracies.
  • Forensic research must prioritize the integrity of knowledge over external pressures.