
Episode 56: Cur Plerumque Investigatio Publica Falsa Est
Nullius in Verba
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Probability and Reliability in Medical Research
This chapter explores the intricacies of probability in medical screenings, particularly for breast cancer, and the misconceptions around false positives and true probabilities. The speakers discuss the reliability of scientific research, the challenges of statistical power, and the importance of transparency in reporting results, including negative outcomes. They emphasize the need for critical scrutiny of research claims and the dangers of bias in the scientific literature.
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