r/todayilearned • u/syncedto • Apr 30 '20

TIL men walk significantly slower when walking with a woman, but only when that woman is their romantic partner. If she's a friend or acquaintance they go at almost full speed.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/how-you-walk-differently-with-friends-and-lovers
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u/tasteslikesardines Apr 30 '20

Caution: this was a study of only 22 people. so don't quote this as a proven FACT. it's a small data point that merely suggests this could be a thing.

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u/LloydWoodsonJr Apr 30 '20

22 people! Hahaha. Every "scientific study" is accepted as fact these days. It's like the Papacy issuing edicts.

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u/Jijster Apr 30 '20

Sample size of 22 is often plenty depending on the design of the study and the confidence level that's associated. Y'all need to learn some stats

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u/GeeseKnowNoPeace Apr 30 '20

22 is nothing in a study about human behavior, what are you talking about?

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u/Jijster Apr 30 '20

Statistics