Same Data, Different Conclusions: Why Assumptions Matter in Science

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Two scientists can examine the same data and reach very different conclusions. Is that proof that science is broken or simply evidence that assumptions matter? A recent paper in Science Advances claims that a researcher’s personal views can shape scientific results.1 The authors suggest this reveals a serious weakness in science itself. However, their study does not indicate that science is broken. Instead, it show…

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