Statistics – Page 342 – William M. Briggs

Hurricanes have not increased in the North Atlantic

My paper on this subject will finally appear in the Journal of Climate soon. You can see it's status (temporarily, anyway) at this link. You can download the paper here.…

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How to Exaggerate Your Results: Case study #1

In the Tuesday, 6 November 2007 edition of the Wall Street Journal, Pfizer took out a full-page ad encouraging people to "Ask your doctor" about Lipitor, a drug which claims…

Brian (bulaoren) on Science Is Becoming FeelingsNovember 9, 2026
@Susan Powers I would urge you not to go Q.E.D.-ing prematurely. As Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson might tell you; The…
Susan Powers on Science Is Becoming FeelingsNovember 9, 2026
Thought I would demonstrate my laser sharp perspective: the authors are all women.
Briggs on Class 95: Answering P-Value Good Uses ChallengesNovember 8, 2026
Brett, Yes, I accept this correction. You're quite right. I let my enthusiasm get the better of me. I'll change.
Brett Watson on Class 95: Answering P-Value Good Uses ChallengesNovember 8, 2026
"The conclusion given these premises (a phrase which I ought to write in ten foot high letters) is FALSE." No.…
Francois Stallbom on Book Update: Launch DateNovember 7, 2026
Cant wait! Just finished reading book one for the second time with great enjoyment.