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SGEM#466: I Love ROC-n-Roll…But Not When It’s Hacked

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Understanding AUC Values and Research Integrity

This chapter examines the interpretation of area under the curve (AUC) values in research, challenging the arbitrary thresholds commonly accepted in scientific studies. It highlights the prevalence of p-hacking and questionable research practices that can skew data interpretations, particularly in clinical prediction models. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency and rigorous standards to ensure the reliability of research findings, particularly for emergency physicians who rely on these models for patient care.

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