An Epidemic of False Claims (scientificamerican.com)
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An Epidemic of False Claims - Scientific American
'False positives and exaggerated results in peer-reviewed scientific studies have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. '
'Second, scientific reports should take into account the number of analyses that have been conducted, which would tend to downplay false positives. '
'But scientists need to improve the way they do their research and how they disseminate evidence. '
'Research is fragmented, competition is fierce and emphasis is often given to single studies instead of the big picture. '
'Eventually findings that bear on treatment decisions and policies should come with a disclosure of any uncertainty that surrounds them. '
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derram ago
https://archive.is/TNKA1 | :
'False positives and exaggerated results in peer-reviewed scientific studies have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. '
'Second, scientific reports should take into account the number of analyses that have been conducted, which would tend to downplay false positives. '
'But scientists need to improve the way they do their research and how they disseminate evidence. '
'Research is fragmented, competition is fierce and emphasis is often given to single studies instead of the big picture. '
'Eventually findings that bear on treatment decisions and policies should come with a disclosure of any uncertainty that surrounds them. '
This has been an automated message.