Night Science

67 | A hypothesis is a liability

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Dec 16, 2024
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ADVICE

Inhabit the Data

  • Inhabit and immerse yourself in the data to transcend biases and hypotheses.
  • Let the data guide you and reveal new perspectives.
ANECDOTE

Unexpected Discovery on X Chromosome

  • Bernie Pope's student found data points stubbornly disagreeing with their model, initially dismissed as artifacts.
  • Upon discovering these points were all on the X chromosome and split by sex, a significant discovery emerged.
ADVICE

Embrace Outliers

  • Embrace outliers in your data; they can lead to crucial discoveries or reveal methodological artifacts.
  • Investigate unexpected findings instead of dismissing them.
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