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Aubrey Clayton, "Bernoulli's Fallacy: Statistical Illogic and the Crisis of Modern Science" (Columbia UP, 2021)

New Books in Mathematics

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Reevaluating Scientific Practices and Statistical Methods

This chapter explores the replication crisis in science, highlighting the challenges in reproducing established results and the implications for scientific validity. It advocates for a shift towards Bayesian statistics, arguing for the integration of prior knowledge and the re-evaluation of biases in interpreting data. The discussion stresses the need for improved statistical literacy and the importance of understanding underlying concepts in decision-making and public policy.

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