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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by A FLAWED BUT CONVINCING VIDEO OF A NEW UFO. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
This is another comic about what is the right or wrong way to perform research when data is not adequate. | This is another comic about what is the right or wrong way to perform research when data is not adequate. | ||
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− | In the first scenario Cueball states they are no longer sure about the conclusions they had drawn from the flawed data. This is, of course, the scientifically appropriate decision. The less reliable data is, the less reliable the conclusions that can be drawn. Ideally, flawed data would be discarded | + | In the first scenario Cueball states they are no longer sure about the conclusions they had drawn from the flawed data. This is, of course, the scientifically appropriate decision. The less reliable data is, the less reliable the conclusions that can be drawn. Ideally, flawed data would be discarded all together, but there are situations in which better data is not available, so a compromise may be to draw tentative conclusions, but make clear that those are uncertain, due to issues with the data. |
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:Cueball: We realized all our data is flawed. | :Cueball: We realized all our data is flawed. | ||
− | :[The three next panels all have a label in a frame going over the top of each panels frame. The poster can no longer be seen in the rest of the panels.] | + | :[The three next panels all have a label in a frame going over the top of each panels frame. The poster can no longer be seen in the rest of the panels. Cueball has taken the stick down.] |
:Label: Good | :Label: Good | ||
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:Cueball: ...So we're not sure about our conclusions. | :Cueball: ...So we're not sure about our conclusions. | ||
+ | :[Cueball holds the pointer almost as in the first panel.] | ||
:Label: Bad | :Label: Bad | ||
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:Cueball: ...So we did lots of math and then decided our data is actually fine. | :Cueball: ...So we did lots of math and then decided our data is actually fine. | ||
+ | :[Cueball holds the pointer so it point upwards. Also he lifts his other hand a bit up.] | ||
:Label: Very bad | :Label: Very bad | ||
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:Cueball: ...So we trained an AI to generate better data. | :Cueball: ...So we trained an AI to generate better data. | ||
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[[Category:Statistics]] | [[Category:Statistics]] | ||
[[Category:Artificial Intelligence]] | [[Category:Artificial Intelligence]] | ||
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