
How Not To Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg - Summary
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How Not to Be Wrong Summary
Jordan says even insignificant results can pass statistic tests. Unsuccessful studies are rarely published because of survivorship bias. Even though they have great intentions, researchers are humans too. So if they need just one more percentage point to be positive in order to comply with scientific standards, they might slightly tweak the data. By becoming aware of them, you're taking a first step towards avoiding mistakes caused by biases.
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