How Not to Lie with Statistics: The Good, the Bad, and the Average
The formula is painfully familiar— “According to a recent survey by X from the University of Y,” followed by a statement about married couples’ tendency to get bored with their sex lives (ABC News),...
View ArticleBad Science for Worse Philosophy: The “Ruthlessness” Gene
Hebrew University recently completed a study on the genetic basis for “ruthlessness,” and it’s getting some media coverage.Nature included it on their news page, with the flattering headline,...
View ArticleMassive Legislation Based On Junk Science
On Friday, June 26, the House passed a Climate Change Bill that will “require the U.S. to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020 and by about 80...
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