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“Assessing the scale of the p-hacking problem is not so easy—” quote by Jordan Ellenberg
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““Assessing the scale of the p-hacking problem is not so easy—””

Jordan Ellenberg

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Source Book: How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking, 2014

Quantifying how widespread p‑hacking is difficult because it often hides in subtle research practices.

In simple terms: Measuring p‑hacking is hard.

Key Takeaway

Be skeptical of surprising statistical claims.

Themes

statistics research integrity science skepticism

Mood

critical analytical

Type

educational informative

When to use this quote

  • peer review
  • meta‑analysis
  • policy making
  • academic training

Key Concepts

p‑hacking bias reproducibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we detect hidden biases?
  • What safeguards improve research reliability?
A Different Perspective

Statistical methods can be misused despite best intentions.

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