Is All Science The Same?

Many people really like to work on home improvement projects. There's something very reinforcing about completing a project and saving money in the process! That said, most do-it-yourselfers have no formal training, so projects take hours, weeks, or even months to complete, while other projects are clearly beyond their abilities. Fortunately, most people know their limitations.

In some ways, selecting interventions (or an interventionist) is much like selecting a builder. When someone puts a toolbelt on, they may look like a builder. But ask them a few questions about the pitch of a roof or an HVAC system, and they'll likely be exposed as what they are—anything but a builder. Sadly, there are people who mislead others by dressing or talking the part in an effort to push ineffective or even harmful interventions. Practitioners and researchers  must continually evaluate interventions to protect their clients and the field.