You don't like the way the study of an expensive drug for…
““You don't like the way the study of an expensive drug for blood pressure is going? A nonissue - just stop the study before the results reach statistical significance.””
About This Quote
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Stopping a study before significance undermines scientific integrity.
In simple terms: Don’t halt research early.
Allow studies to reach conclusions.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- policy decisions
- academic publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is early termination justified?
- How to protect scientific rigor?
Pressure can bias research outcomes.