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Stats Misinformation: Statistical Power Doesn’t Matter If the p-value < 0.05

There is a lot of persistent misinformation in statistical analysis. But the one I run into most often of late is this: Post hoc Statistical...

On Thinking Ethically

I remember my last research ethics "class" quite vividly. I was at Michigan State University working on my Ph.D. And a very senior scientist...

No, Hair Relaxers and Straighteners Aren’t Associated with Uterine Cancer Risk

NIEHS said, "omen who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using...

Industry PFAS Study Makes Misleading (False?) Claim About Statistical Power

Here's the deal -- statistical power is kinda important. It probably seems esoteric. It sounds weird. For some reason, maybe because I watched cartoons...

What do 681 Drug Tablets and 4,080 Skittles Have in Common?

Ever wonder how many drug tablets you'd need to ingest per day to reach the dose that the European Food Safety Agency considers might...

You’re Probably Analyzing Your Micronucleus Data All Wrong (And How To Do It Right)

I've read a lot of micronucleus studies lately. And I'm not here to call anyone out. Honestly, I'm here to help. But the first...

EFSA, Bias, and Titanium Dioxide

When the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reviews the science about a chemical, they review all of the science, right? Like, they look at...

4,080 Skittles per Day, DNA Damage and the Law

A couple of weeks ago, a California resident filed a class action lawsuit against Mars, Inc., the maker of Skittles. The plaintiff alleges that...

Skittles Maker Sued Based in Part Based on Study in Questionable Journal

The class action lawsuit, Thames vs Mars, Inc, where Jenile Thames is suing the maker of skittles candies, is based on the European Commission's...
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