Archive for the tag 'multiple testing'

Jan 14 2009

Cereal Killer: The Tragic Tale of a Fatal Statistical Flaw

Published by MikeM under genetics 101, news

Pop Quiz: What do women who eat cereal for breakfast each morning have in common?

They get a full day’s supply of 11 essential vitamins and minerals.
They enjoy better sex lives than women who don’t eat cereal for breakfast.
They are more likely to give birth to male children.
They make buying decisions based on the advice of [...]

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