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0 pointsllamaimperative1y ago0 comments

I don't think they're talking about literal p-values, but the more general practice of defining your question in terms of the desired result.

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skybrian1y ago

Yes, but I’m annoyed with the low-effort use of science-based metaphor, and taking it more seriously leaves an opening for someone who actually knows something to elaborate.

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0 pointsllamaimperative1y ago0 comments

I don't think they're talking about literal p-values, but the more general practice of defining your question in terms of the desired result.

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skybrian1y ago

Yes, but I’m annoyed with the low-effort use of science-based metaphor, and taking it more seriously leaves an opening for someone who actually knows something to elaborate.

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